I was discussing another writer’s story idea with her, and I told her it was time to plot out the “Ds” in the story. “Think bad, badder, baddest,” I suggested. “No …
The What and Why of Writing: Character Values
“It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” ~Roy Disney (1930-2009), longtime senior executive for The Walt Disney Company Every day we make decisions. And …
The Writer and The Waiting Room
Today I’d like to invite you to join me somewhere most, if not all, writers are familiar with. Where’s that, you ask? The Waiting Room. I know some of you …
5 Quick Tips for Improving the Pacing of Your Novel
The issue of pacing in a novel — whether your story is moving ahead smoothly — came up in my writing group this past week. The question was phrased this …
When Your Writing Enthusiasm Needs to Be Rekindled
Have you ever played that party game where you’re asked, “If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be?” People always say they’d want to be able to fly. …