Most writers never see novel burnout coming. The spark of a new novel idea is a lot like having a crush. At first, everything is fresh and exciting. You can’t wait to start putting pen to paper and bringing the words in your head to life. Even seemingly mundane...
When it comes to genres, everyone has their favorites. Some people can't get enough horror, while others want to escape reality with a cozy romance. https://media.giphy.com/media/l0MYtRl33WaN4HGBq/giphy.gif Even if you never intend to pen a heart-pumping thriller...
If you've dipped your toes into the world of novel writing, chances are you've heard of Dan Harmon and his infamous Story Circle. This narrative structure is the brainchild of Harmon, a popular Hollywood writer, and producer with shows like Community and Rick &...
Just about every author grapples with editing. In a sense, it's a process that seems to contradict the free-flowing, unrestrained nature of the creative act of writing. It can feel painfully slow, meticulous, and rather tedious. But if I’m being honest, editing...
In an era where the world feels like it’s falling apart in spectacular new ways every day, creative pursuits can feel silly and even downright meaningless. When fear, corruption, violence, and loss dominate the news cycle, why bother trying to create something...
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There's this pervasive idea that when you're writing a novel, everything else gets tossed on the backburner—including your mental health. While bringing a book to life definitely requires consistency and focus, the belief that you must give it your undivided attention...
We've all been there. Writing mental blocks can sneak up on any of us. Red-eyed and haggard, staring at a blank page and a blinking cursor feeling completely overwhelmed. For whatever reason, the tap of inspiration has suddenly run dry, and it seems like nothing you...