Many of us fall somewhere in the middle of the dialogue spectrum—not terrible, but not great either. How can we make our dialogue sing from the page?
Category: On Writing
These posts are designed to pass along lessons in writing and editing to the next generation as well as be a source of inspiration when writers have hit the wall.
Writer’s Block: What to Do When You’re Stuck
We’ve all been there. Stuck. Stumped. Stopped. Welcome to writer’s block. It’s a lonely, frustrating place—but don’t throw in your towel just yet.
3 Tips for Executing Ideas Well
You can have the best ideas, but the story won’t work if you execute them poorly. Here are three things to watch out for as you develop your story.
From My Shelf To Yours: 5 Books on Writing
In order to grow as writers, we need to keep learning. This is why we take courses, attend writer’s conferences, and read books in our genres. With that said, I want to recommend a few books from my shelf that might be helpful in your writing endeavors.
Staying Healthy as a Writer
Let’s face it, as writers we have some not so great habits that simply come with the job description. Here are a couple things to keep in mind to take care of both you and your writing.
Kicking Distractions to the Curb
As writers, we are easily distracted from our work. On the one hand, the world is telling us that bills need to be paid and people need our attention. On the other hand, we have characters in our heads telling us that they have something to say…NOW. How do we find a balance?
