Stuck. We’ve all been there. You are writing a scene and the words won’t flow, your imaginary friends…ahem, your characters won’t speak to you, and even that third cup …
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 …
When a Happy New Year Isn’t by Angela Arndt
Happy New Year! How many times have we said that in the last week? From the customer service rep on the phone to the physician’s assistant, I know I’ve said …
Beating the White Screen Blues by Angie Arndt
One of the scariest things a writer can do, besides hit Send, is write the first words of a novel. Sometimes the story flows like warm honey, but other times …
Writing Cheat Sheets by Donna K. Rice
My husband and I run a law firm. One practice we’ve implemented is to have well thought out systems in place for our business. Checklists and consistent procedures make …