Revise vs. Start New: Which Is Better When We’re Stuck?
Ever hear the tip: Don’t let yourself get stuck on a single story? How can we know whether to listen or ignore that advice?
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Choosing Just the Right Words — Guest: Kathy Steinemann
Choosing the right word requires us to know grammar, consider voice, avoid typos, and possess a large vocabulary. Homophones add a layer of difficulty.
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The Pros and Cons of Experimenting
The processes that worked on our last story might not work on our next one, but we want to think about the pros and cons before experimenting.
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Worldbuilding a Series: Writing without a Plan
Some writers plan their worldbuilding details in advance. Others…not so much. How can we worldbuild when we write a series by the seat of our pants?
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Advice: For Writing or Beyond
With both my virtual and physical organizing projects, I was reminded of advice attributed to Marie Kondo: “Discard everything that does not spark joy. That advice resonated with me far beyond “tidying up.”
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Story Revisions: Keeping Track of Changes
Anytime we make a lot of changes to our story, we risk problems, but it helps to track the edits we need to make. How can we organize our revision?
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Productivity Secrets: Bullet Journals and Planning — Guest: L. Penelope
We’re all so busy that we struggle to get everything done and look for different productivity methods and tips. Today, L. Penelope shares how she uses bullet journals to plan for success and improve productivity.
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How Do We Set Goals When Trying Something New?
It can be hard to set goals when we’re starting something completely new. How can we know what “success” looks like when we don’t know what’s possible, impossible, or unlikely?
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Social Media: Make It Fun!
After a month of using Instagram, I might be an Instagram convert. What made me decide I actually liked Instagram is at the heart of what social media should always be: Fun!
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Using Ghostwriters: Authors vs. Author Mills — Guest: Shiloh Walker
Many have valid concerns about the ethics of using ghostwriters, but there’s a difference between the ethical use of professional ghostwriters and “author mills.” Shiloh Walker shares her insights into shady behavior.
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