There are so many details that go into plotting our stories – one simple way to think of plotting is everything that happens to our hero and heroine: The Inciting Incident(s). The Ds (Disappointments) …
The What and Why of Writing: The Ds
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 …
REWRITING: 1 Tip for Getting Out of Your Character’s Head
We all talk to ourselves from time to time. You know what I mean: Those moments when you think quick one liners such as: What am I doing here? Is everybody …
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 …
Reality Check: When Your Writing isn’t Measuring Up to Your Expectations
I was talking on the phone with a writer-friend a few weeks ago, encouraging her as she prepared to submit a manuscript to an agent. She gave me a rundown …