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The Writers Block
When Doubt Creeps In
When it comes to creativity, we see the end product, hear the success story, listen the to the challenges that had to be overcome after the fact. But we rarely see the struggle in the moment and this needs to change.
Cursed: Acting with Agency & Setting Standards for the Once and Future King
This craft essay looks at three key ingredients for crafting characters with agency, using Nimue from Thomas Wheeler and Frank Miller’s fantasy novel Cursed as a primary example.
Researching the Big Idea
Another week, another assignment from my LitReactor class. This week's focus is to gather resources for my novel idea.
The Next Big Idea with Rob Hart
Get a peek at the elevator pitch for the project I’m working on for the LitReactor course I’m taking with Rob Hart.
COVID-19: Writing Resources & Community Efforts
It’s natural to be struggling with anxiety or depression during times such as this. So if you’re in need of a pick-me-up, inspiration, or productivity hacks, here are some initiatives and resources to check out.
Tips For Tackling NaNoWriMo
To hit 50,000 words in 30 days you’ll need to write approximately 1,667 words per day. Here are some quick tips for tackling NaNoWriMo.
Four Reasons To Take On NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo is almost upon us! Once again, thousands of writers of all genres will embark on a one-month sprint to reach 50,000 words in November. Here are four reasons to take on the challenge.
Embrace Life's Noise, Let Your Ideas Marinate & Fill Up Your Eco Meter
In an ideal world, we’d have a brain blast, pop a squat in front of our computers, and have the "right" words pouring out of us faster than peanut butter melting on hot toast. But when is writing ever that easy?
How Much Should Writers Read?
How much should you be reading? The typical answer is, “A lot.” But how much is “a lot”?