One of the best ways to learn more about our own writing and writing processes is to hear from others. And so, this week, I had the...

Let's be clear right off the bat and say that there is no single way to outline a novel. If that were the case, I think a lot of our...

It seems like such a daunting title, "writer." Because to say I am a writer means that I have to write. That's maybe the most daunting...

There are a few options when deciding how to approach a story. One of them is character based; your characters drive your story forward....

As a writer just starting out, there are a lot of confusing names and titles that can swirl into an abyss of unknowns. It can get really...

You sit down to write a book--your first book--and there are questions swirling around in your head. But you have an idea and you can see...

This is a bit of a tough topic to cover because everyone's process looks so different. I am by no means an expert, but I can share what...

I think at some point in our lives we've all heard a variation of the phrase, "Be careful what you say, your words matter." It gets old...

Let's face it, we've all been there. First, I want to clarify a definition. When I say "writing," this is an overarching term to describe...

I think there's a lot of information out there on the internet that can be really intimadating when one thinks about getting into the...