Why haven’t you started writing your novel? The mostly likely reason is: Fear. You’re scared you will fail. You’re scared you aren’t good enough. You’re scared no one will want…
How To Write a Gripping First Chapter
Picture this: Someone picks up your book in the store. They look at the cover, read the synopsis and decide to read the first page or two. Now, after they…
Should you tell people you are writing a book?
Should you tell people you are writing a book? This a question most writers will ask themselves. Some advise that you keep your novel a secret, at least until it’s ready…
Things NOT To Include In Your First Draft
Just write it. Get the story on the page and worry about the rest later. This is the advice many new (and old) writers read/hear when starting their first drafts….
How To Outline Your Novel: Part 2
Today we are talking about outlining—but not as you so often see it. With this outlining method, you outline your story as you go. “How is that possible?” I hear…
6 Things You MUST Do To Prep For NaNoWriMo
With just a few days to go until November 1st (the official start date of NaNoWriMo) writers everywhere are physically and mentally preparing themselves for the most well-loved writing challenge in…
Free Character Development Workbook
Today, I am really excited to share with you my Character Development Workbook, filled with character sheets and 3 writing exercises that have been designed to help you get to…
WIP Announcement: Project ‘Black Flag’
This one is different. I can feel it in my bones. I have always wanted to write my own book. In one of my earliest memories, I can remember turning…
How To Outline A Novel: Part 1
Now that you’ve developed your story idea (if you missed that post make sure to check it out here) you will, at the very least, have a rough idea about…
