If you follow my witterings, you've probably heard me talk about the choices we make. It follows the same vein as how you make a daily habit. You put in the minutes, the time to literally do. And if you aren't doing, chances are, you aren't seeing results, right? That's how a book gets written, or you stay in serviceable shape. It's ten minutes of your day, more or less, where you put in the time. It seems so pithy, but trust me when I say it adds up.
Writer’s Digest – Plotters vs. Pantsers
We Write Fantasy authors present another Writer’s Digest! What’s it all about, you ask? Every other week we will ask our authors questions about the writing process. While geared toward our fellow authors and aspiring writers, we hope you all enjoy this insight into our craft. via Writer's Digest - Ask Our Authors See what... Continue Reading →
Writing Hacks by Author Melissa Wright
Happy Friday! At We Write Fantasy, Melissa Wright, author of The Frey Saga shares a bi-weekly feature on "Writing Hacks" via Writing Hacks: Promo & Design. Check out this sneak peek and don't forget to share your thoughts and share links below! Indies spend a great deal of time marketing their own work. If you... Continue Reading →
Weekly Writerly Witterings ~ Online Intervention
witter (ˈwɪtə) vb – (often foll by: on) to chatter or babble pointlessly or at unnecessary length n – pointless chat; chatter COLLINS ENGLISH DICTIONARY – COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED, 12TH EDITION 2014 © HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 Something that's come to my attention lately is just how much of a... Continue Reading →
Friday Flash Fiction with Author K.D. Jones
Yesterday on #WeWriteFantasy, the amazing, magical and brilliant K.D. Jones shared a few insider tips on writing flash fiction. I love reading flash fiction but have rarely been able to write it myself. Most flash ideas blossom into fully-fledge novellas at the very least, so it's difficult to imagine containing myself like that. But I'm... Continue Reading →
Weekly Writerly Witterings ~ Starting Somewhere P2
witter (ˈwɪtə) vb – (often foll by: on) to chatter or babble pointlessly or at unnecessary length n – pointless chat; chatter COLLINS ENGLISH DICTIONARY – COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED, 12TH EDITION 2014 © HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 Today I wanted to share another post from We Write Fantasy ~ Starting... Continue Reading →
Writing Hacks: Where Ideas Come From with Melissa Wright
This weekend, on #WeWriteFantasy, Melissa Wright shares her tips & advice on finding fresh ideas via Writing Hacks: Where Ideas Come From
Weekly Writerly Witterings ~ Piecing Your Novel Together
witter (ˈwɪtə) vb – (often foll by: on) to chatter or babble pointlessly or at unnecessary length n – pointless chat; chatter COLLINS ENGLISH DICTIONARY – COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED, 12TH EDITION 2014 © HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 Piecing Your Novel Together My beta and I were talking the other... Continue Reading →
Writing Hacks: Reward Systems – with Melissa Wright
Today over at We Write Fantasy, author & illustrator Melissa Wright shares her insight into motivation via Writing Hacks: Reward Systems.
A Writer’s Journey ~ Facing Fear
Originally Posted on We Write Fantasy: A Writer's Journey ~ Facing Fear I have a confession to make. All writers, no matter their success or failures face the same inner demon. Even now, it is difficult to put into words the occasional bone-deep, mind-numbing fear we have to write. Crazy isn't it? Our greatest passion and... Continue Reading →