One of the most common questions I get as a writer is: “Where do you get your ideas?” It’s a question that never fails to…
Category: Behind the Scenes
Back in August of 2024, I talked about creating compelling characters, something important to all authors. But I didn’t address details about—arguably—the most compelling characters…
As the year races to a close, I am probably not the only writer who is both fatigued and frustrated about the things I didn’t…
It’s time for National Novel Writing Month—NaNoWriMo! I’m pumped as always, though preparing for NaNoWriMo always takes a lot out of me. Having said that,…
It’s summer! Yes, we may have vacations with family, but what about our summer writing? Many of us look forward to the longer days and…