I’ve learned you don’t have to wait for an inspirational “aha!” moment. In this post, I’m sharing my top 7 ways to actively pursue inspiration.
Category: How To’s
5 Ways Writers Use All Senses Without Overwhelming Readers
Don’t make your readers pine for more sensory details or drown in too many. Learn strategic sensory integration and hit the sweet spot in your writing.
How to Sharpen Your Writing Skills with These 4 Exercises
Can you describe a potato so precisely a stranger picks it from a pile? That’s one skill great writers need. Practice these exercises to sharpen your skills.
Develop a Page-Turning Plot with Character-First, Part II
Part two discusses the need for careful consideration of story stakes, overall pacing, and why words matter with examples of how word choices affect pace.
You Can Develop a Page-Turning Plot with Character First
Part one of two, discusses the Russian nesting dolls method of developing a story, including examples of how both pantsers and planners can use this method.