November, for me, usually involves the intense drive to finish a novel. This year I have no motivation even to open a word document. I tend to go through periods where I believe I can’t write and hate all of my characters. One solution I have is to completely start from scratch. I can start ...

Seasoned writing conference attendees share insight on etiquette, relationship building, a few faux pas, and that thing on everyone’s mind — the pitch.

Using tarot to breathe life into a character can help shape both the relationships as well as the plot.

Suss out the shape of your story with tarot as a guide. Use two and three-card tarot spreads to focus your writing.

I have been an editor of small newsletters’ content since 2009, and in 2015, I expanded my knowledge and skill set. I have edited articles of all types, short stories, novel manuscripts, and poetry. My goal for obtaining a college degree in English was to become a professional editor.  But even I need an editor.  ...

My biggest struggle with setting up a writing ritual is showing up for my writing in the way I envision. Unfortunately, my vision is sipping cocktails while I write in a cabana on the edge of a tropical body of water. Any will do. I live in Minnesota. The land of 10,000 lakes, none of ...

Writer’s block sucks! I have compiled a list of ways to help you combat writer’s block. The following list are suggestions that I find helpful when dealing with writer’s block. Find a Quiet Place Find your quiet place. This special place could be your favorite room, house, bedroom, shower, or favorite spot in the garden, ...

Above the doorway leading out hung another plaque. It read, “IN THE LAND OF PLENTY, SPARE NOT THE CHILD”.

"You can’t stop, though. The sky is red, their eyes will be red, and you’ll be late. Just like always."

Conversation. An exchange of words. Verbal currency. Whatever you call two people/characters trading witty repartee. Insert it here and start shaking. Most writers I know hate writing dialogue. Some fear it like the monsters underneath their childhood beds. And others are in love with it. There is no middle ground. However, the consensus on what ...