Seven days remaining in November means NaNoWriMo participants are nearing the end of their commitment to write 50,000 words this month. For some, that means their work-in-progress (WIP) is nearing the end of the story arc. Other writers may have many more words to scribble or ponder. Regardless of where you are, the importance of… Continue reading The Importance of the Last Act in Story Structure
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If I Should Die, a Sneak Peek at a Revision-in-Progress
If I Should Die is book two in the Fellowship Dystopia series. Is Miranda’s argument valid or is she blind to danger?
You Can Be Resilient
We’ve all been under compressive stress that will not go away with a wave of a hand. You need to know how to be resilient.
A Strong Midpoint Powers Your Novel
If you are doing Nanowrimo, you have reached the half-way point in the event. And perhaps the midpoint—or center of your story. Until now the antagonist has been making the moves, making the protagonist react. At the midpoint, things change and the story kicks into a higher gear. A strong midpoint powers your novel. The First… Continue reading A Strong Midpoint Powers Your Novel
How to Make Your Library a Subject of Bookshelf Envy
Do you dream of a home library? What’s your preference? Dark wood paneling and floor to ceiling bookcases? A more modern ladder bookshelf? Or a more decorative library? The lighting? So many pieces go into planning a library, especially when talking about a personal library. But what about the books? Here are ways to organize… Continue reading How to Make Your Library a Subject of Bookshelf Envy