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 …
Fanning the Spark of Your Story Idea
Every story – be it a mystery or a YA or woman’s fiction – begins with a spark, an idea that ignites an author’s imagination. Fanning that spark into a …
4 Tips to Prep Your Writing Contest Entry
It’s contest season in the writing world! Perhaps you just submitted your entry to the ACFW Genesis contest earlier this week. There are lots of other contests coming up later …
The Writing Life: Are You Worrying or Having Fun?
I’m plotting a new novel. It’s the early days, where the possibilities are vast and I find myself smiling as I mull over the what-ifs. I can’t see a single deadline …
Two Things To Do When Your Story Has Stalled Out
I love fast drafting — falling in love with my characters and my story as I write my manuscript without stopping to edit or going back to rewrite. Yes, I love …