NaNoWriMo, the write-a-novel-in-a-month challenge, is not for the feint of heart. But you aren’t chicken. Chances are you’ve faced down an editor or agent pitch with only two cappuccinos. Quite …
Brainstorming the Villain Persona
Villains bring the whole creepy factor to your novel. Sometimes villains are devious and brilliant, other times they are crass and brutish. But one thing they all have in common …
You Don’t Have To Do It Alone – Brainstorming Help!
As writer’s we are constantly learning new things to improve our craft. That being said, brainstorming is one of the harder aspects of the writing journey for me. It’s amazing, I can help other writers with plotting but when it comes to mine, I get stuck. I was astounded (and greatly relieved) to find out I could get help.
Last week I met with my craft buddies and we had a fantastic time brainstorming. Not only did we flesh out our next novel but Gabrielle Meyer was an awesome hostess. She planned the schedule and created the perfect atmosphere of brainstorming and relaxing. For the most part, we worked in the mornings and played in the afternoons. Listen, if I didn’t love where I lived, I would move to Little Falls Minnesota. Thank you Gabrielle!
If you want to brainstorm with a group, here are a few tips.
Brainstorming Your Way Out Of Writer’s Block Strategy #3 – Just One Verb
There are times when writer’s block slams us with the inability to progress. A flat scene is fixable, but an empty page with no fresh ideas numbs the creativity. It …
Idea Sparking Your Way Out Of Writer’s Block Strategy #2
There are days when nothing about a work in progress seems to flow. Your goal requires another scene and you are stuck. All you need is that little spark to …