by Jeanne Takenaka, @JeanneTakenaka Have you ever attempted to write a short story? Many of you have. Awesome for you! I recently told a group of writing friends I found it easier …
How to Write as a Pantser
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart At a conference earlier this year a conferee came up and said, “I’ve read you’re a pantser.” “Guilty.” “So how do you do it?” “What …
Plotting Out the Novel
by Hallee Bridgeman, @halleeb When I am teaching, I am often asked what comes first, plot or characters. For me, I write character-driven stories. The characters and their conflicts and motivations are …
Using Mind Mapping to Brainstorm Your Novels
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan Our brain weighs about three pounds, yet it’s the most important organ in our body. It allows us to think, to feel, to control and coordinate …
Plot Points–Writing to Percentages
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 Plot Points and Pinch Points– What the dickens are they? I’m so glad you asked. But first let me tell you a story. Covid has been really …