Something about a good writing session that feels better than most other things in life. I like feeling productive and moving forward in this journey. Tonight I connected some pieces scattered throughout the novel. The novel is now 51k long. That’s a lot of navigating. Thankfully, I took time to properly label different sections ofContinue reading “A Good Writing Session”
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Novel Writers
I think I made it to the end of my novel. The next step is going through and filling in all the unanswered questions. One of my writing comrades suggested making a spreadsheet that has scene descriptions, character list, and the purpose of the scene. Now that the ending is finally written, I’m going toContinue reading “Novel Writers”
Embrace the Imperfect Draft
Today’s a great day to embrace the imperfect draft. Let go of perfectionism. The first draft is for exploration, not publication. Don’t be afraid to write badly, because you can always edit well later. Just get it down while it’s fresh in your mind, and hash out the details later. “I’m getting the ideas out,”Continue reading “Embrace the Imperfect Draft”
Clear Psyche
“Just as a good rain clears the air, a good writing day clears the psyche.”― Julia Cameron, The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation Into the Writing Life This is sooo true. There are days when writing is the relief. I gain more than relief thought, writing brings me so much. It didn’t always. It’s theContinue reading “Clear Psyche”
Wanna Write a Screenplay?
Did you say you wanted to write a screenplay? I have great news for you! Today is the number one best day to start writing it! Guess what, there’s free good quality screenwriting software that you can use to get started. It’s called Celtx. There’s always a million good reasons to write a screenplay. Here’sContinue reading “Wanna Write a Screenplay?”
Stream of Consciousness
I found this article I tucked away that’s titled “10 Writers Who Use Stream of Consciousness Better Than Anyone Else.” For those who don’t know Stream of Consciousness is a literary style in where a character’s or writer’s thoughts, feelings, and reactions are depicted in a continuous flow uninterrupted by objective description or conventional dialogue. This articleContinue reading “Stream of Consciousness”
Writing Prompt Wednesday!
“Write what should not be forgotten.” — Isabel Allende Did you write today? If not, write something you never want to forget. Feeling down? Write about an experience big or small that brought you joy. Pull it out now and to keep it fresh in your mind I don’t want to forget about going out toContinue reading “Writing Prompt Wednesday!”
Words Pierce
“Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly — they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced.” -Aldous Huxley I have never heard this quote before! I think he’s too timid about the piercing power of words. Words are xrays. They pierce through cold souls hot tempers. They silence noise and theContinue reading “Words Pierce”
Find your inspiration
What are you passionate about? What stories have stayed with you? Just wanted to send some writing inspiration into the world. There’s a million things to write about, and that’s exactly what slows me down. If I can refocus and remember why I’m writing (which is more challenging than it sounds), maybe it will helpContinue reading “Find your inspiration”
Writing Process
There’s sometimes so much to talk about on these blogs that I can’t even think of one thing. It’s strange, one day I’m saying I believe deeply in the novel because you can create infinite worlds in worlds in worlds. On another day, my brain is so tired, I can barely get my name spelledContinue reading “Writing Process”
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