Most beginning short story writers make the same mistake…they pick a plot that’s better suited to a novel. Narrow it down, zoom in and then
Category: Monday Motivation
Monday Writing Wisdom-Write for the Reader
What type of books do you like to write? It’s most likely the ones you’ll enjoy writing the most.
Monday Writing Wisdom-First Drafts
Don’t worry about your first draft, they’re not supposed to be perfect, just write and get that story written.
Money Writing Wisdom-Bird by Bird
If you haven’t checked out Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, it’s a must for every writer’s bookshelf.
Monday Writing Wisdom-Born Writers
If you know in your heart you were meant to be a writer then don’t waste another minute…go write!
Monday Writing Wisdom-We’re Readers Too
We’re not only writers but readers too. Sometimes we get so busy with writing that we forget about our other love…reading. Reading is essential for
Monday Writing Wisdom-Writing is Reality
Don’t know what to write or have writer’s block? Think about what’s going on in your life or what has happened in the past and
Monday Writing Wisdom-Don’t Worry About that First Draft
When you write your first draft, keep going, don’t think about edits, don’t worry about the wrong word, the poor spelling, grammar that stinks…just sit
Monday Writing Wisdom-Write with all Five Senses
Immerse yourself in each scene that you write. See, hear, taste, feel…take your writing to a whole new level.
Monday Writing Wisdom-Edit, Edit, Edit
Don’t worry if you have to do three edits even more. The main goal is to exclude anything that isn’t necessary.