• Writer’s Block Tip #5

    Today I wanted to talk about something that changed my mindset when it came to writing and being productive – Logging my Work.  It sounds simple, but that’s because it is. When I first got back into writing and wanted to set goals for myself, I also had to create a way to be accountable.…

  • Unblock your Novel 4

    It is my ultimate belief that writer’s block happens when you don’t give yourself the time and space to write. Even if you only plan for one day a week and there’s only fifteen free minutes on that day, you can put in a little effort and get some words out.  This brings me to…

  • Fighting Writer’s Block

    One of my favorite tricks to getting unstuck, is asking about what’s going on with the character’s motivations. It all goes back to the basics. You might have written yourself into a corner because you were writing the story the way you wanted it to be. You forgot that you aren’t really the one in…

  • Around the Writer’s Block

    Originally, I intended to write my next nonfiction book on productivity. And I still plan on writing that book, but my interest has shifted to something else for now. I’d like to write about writer’s block, how I handle it, and ways for others to get through it. Because I’m going to be blunt, I…

  • Nonfiction Launch

    Just a quick update today. My first attempt at nonfiction will be available to the public tomorrow! If you enjoyed any of my posts on writing craft or my tips on brainstorming, I hope you consider picking up a copy. Thank you all for your support over the years 🙂

  • Pen Names and Genre

    On Tuesday I mentioned writing in different genres. And anyone wanting to be successful knows that different genres might need a different name. You wouldn’t want to confuse your readers by publishing romance, thriller, and action all under the same author name. And I’ve been considering branching out in this way. Dave at Kindlepreneur is…

  • I’m Writing A Series

    My current writing project is a series. I’m looking at at least four books to run the plot through. But this is going to be my first series I’ve ever written and so I’ve been looking at all the tips and tricks to doing it effectively. One of the most talked about ideas is creating…

  • Character Sheets

    A sneak preview at my favorite character questions. I go more in depth on Thursday 😁 Find the full info here.

  • Character Development

    We all know how much I love Reedsy, so here’s a video about their tips on creating your characters for your books!

  • Writing Tips 4

    I’m deep into the plotting of my new series that I hope to write in the next year. And as I’ve been working through my plotting process in real time, I’ve been making notes to include in the book I hope to have out this fall and thought I’d compile a bit of it here…