Insecure Writer's Support Group (IWSG)… Writer Goals are My Servants, Not My Master 7 Dec 20227 Dec 2022 Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) asked, “It's holiday time! Are the holidays a time to catch up or fall behind on writer goals?” I’ll share my thoughts and…
Resources… Overcome the Tyranny of the OR to Achieve Your Writing Goals 30 Nov 202229 Nov 2022 Sherlock Holmes had his nemesis, the criminal mastermind Professor James Moriarty. My dreaded adversary, the “Tyranny of the OR,” threatened to steal my joy. Here’s how I overcame my enemy.…
5-Step Storytelling… Friday Feature: Character Template 25 Nov 202226 Dec 2022 Welcome to Friday Feature! Get your downloadable infographic about the character template and be sure to check out the Master Edition bundle with workbook and tips. Develop Multi-dimensioned Characters! If…
5-Step Storytelling… A Character Template to Help Busy Writers Solve the Writing Puzzle 23 Nov 202223 Nov 2022 Even though developing fictional people fascinates me, updating the character template for my favorite writing app proved harder than I expected. Here's why. The Writing Puzzle I'm probably not much…
Resources… What’s in Your Writer’s Database? 16 Nov 202216 Nov 2022 I read ebooks using the Kindle app on my iPad, and highlight text that resonates. I’ve created a folder in my writer’s database titled “Copy Ideas.” What happens next turns…
5-Step Storytelling… Friday Feature: Story Elements 11 Nov 202211 Nov 2022 Welcome to Friday Feature! Get your downloadable infographic about story elements. Keep It Super Simple (KISS)! Respected teachers of craft have written millions of words about what goes into a…
