Guest post by Lindsay Schraad Keeling, MFA It’s all over the writing communities on Twitter/X and Instagram: pantsing versus plotting. What’s the difference (between me and you?) (Thanks, Dr. Dre!) The definitions are self-explanatory: pantsing means to “write by the seat of your pants,” plotting is akin to having intricate plot and character outlines, tons… Continue reading Plotting vs. Pantsing: What’s the Difference Between Me and You?
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POV and Perspective
by guest blogger, Danielle Clamare POV and Perspective Each individual has a certain way they move and speak, which sets them apart from the rest. Even the way someone rolls their eyes, cocks their hip, or sighs can become part of that person. When you imagine a friend or family member, think of how they… Continue reading POV and Perspective
How to Write Nonfiction In November
by guest blogger, Lennette DeLisle As most writers know, National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo) takes place in November. NaNoWriMo is a challenge for fiction writers to write a 50,000-word novel. However, the only way for a nonfiction author to participate in NaNoWriMo is to be a NaNoRebel. NaNoRebels can be anything. They can be nonfiction… Continue reading How to Write Nonfiction In November
Why You Need A Series Bible & How I Used One
Series Bibles are an excellent tool for writers. Whether you're writing a series, spin-offs, or a standalone, a series bible is the perfect place to store book-specific details. Are you interested in a method to organize your book details but aren't sure where to start? In this post, I detail what a series bible is, highlight its benefits, and provide examples with my series bible.
Protected: Speak
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Protected: Everglades – Part 1
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Story Genius – Part One: Humans and Story
Psychology and story are two of my favorite things in the world, which is why I focused my education on the two (BA in Psychology and MFA in Creative Writing). During the MFA program, one of the required reading books was Story Genius by Lisa Cron. I highly recommend this book to writers. This post, along with others I plan to share, will be based on Cron’s book, allowing me to share my thoughts in relation to the material covered in the book.
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