Let's assume for now that you've already got that hard stuff figured out. This isn't about planning the intricacies of your novel. This isn't a craft lecture. Rather, this is figuring out how to get your mind in the right place so that when it comes down to doing it, YOU ACTUALLY DO IT. This is about mental preparation to set your goals and achieve them in the time period you allowed. Learn how to get your mind ready so that when you're ready to write, you write.
Read moreThe Frankenstein Technique: How to Use Juxtaposition + Causality to Discover Deep Themes
When your story is falling flat and you're wondering if you should abandon it, DON'T! Learn how to use The Frankenstein Technique (juxtaposition, causality, and subtext) to bring deeper themes to your story and reinvigorate it with new life.
Read moreThe Relationship Between Truth and Fiction: Does it Matter if You Write Autobiographical Fiction?
Was your story inspired by real events, real people, real life? This can often make your story seem authentic, but how much "you" is too much "you" in your story? Where do you draw the line? Fiction and truth are not mutually exclusive. Learn how they can work together to make your story truly shine.
Read moreThe 2 Rules of Writing (The Only 2 You'll Ever Need)
There are a MILLION different rules of writing you could follow. But there's really only two you need to absolutely succeed. Find out what they are and follow them. Ideally, now.
Read moreWriting Workout Winter 2016: Update #2
This week I felt the magical butterflies that carried me through week 1 wear off. This week was hard. Plain and simple. But I got through it, and you can too! Check out what I read and wrote this week!
Read moreWriting Workout Winter 2016: Update #1
It was such a joy to fall back into a consistent writing and reading routine this week! Check out what I've been working on!
Read moreWriting Workout Winter 2016 Edition
Do you need to get back into the habit of reading and writing? Check out the Writing Workout Winter 2016 Edition. Featuring a regimented course syllabus of what to read and what to write, you're sure to kick your writing life's butt back into shape.
Read moreThe #1 Tip That FREED Me as a Writer: The Writer's DNA
If you want to get to Real+Good Writing, you first have to know who you are, what you're writing, and why you're writing it. Learn how thinking about the Writer's DNA opened doors for my writing to be what I really wanted it to be. Plus, discover your own Writer's DNA with a FREE 12-Day course!
Read moreHow to Use Details + Description to Bring Your Story to Life
You've got the framework of your story: the characters, the plot, the structure. But without details, it's going to be the same story that everybody else wrote. Learn how to make your story your own by using specific details.
Read more
