Practical Ways to Tackle Self-Doubt
Today’s guest post is by Cat Friesen: One of the biggest obstacles I’ve come across in my writing career is…
Why Layering Your Novel Is the Method for Success
Last year I spent some months talking about layering scenes. As time goes on, I see how few writers—especially aspiring…
Brilliant or Boring? How Do Your Characters Measure Up?
When critiquing manuscripts, I often wonder how much time writers spend thinking about the personality types of their characters. Because…
The Life of a Super-Productive Writer
In this broad and deep look at the Productivity ABCs—attitude, biology, and choices—we’ve considered many of the roadblocks that keep…
Why Your Protagonist Should Have a Past “Wound”
Last week I introduce the idea that writers need to know some important things about their protagonist before starting to…
Ways Writers Can Combat Perfectionism
When you worry if what you’re writing will be “good enough,” here are some tips to help your brain change…
The First Thing You Should Know about Your Protagonist before You Start Writing
Most fiction writers know that character is at the heart of a story. Whether you are writing short or long…
Is Your Procrastination a Symptom of Perfectionism?
Procrastination is often a symptom of perfectionism. Perfectionists, believing they can never complete a task perfectly, put it off as…
8 Steps to a Perfect Scene
I’m sharing a guest post I wrote some months back for Jerry Jenkins (Here’s the link to the original post,…