Beyond the First Draft
Help for writers ready to honor their creative writing dreams and grow in the craft with a heavy focus on revision. Often will share pep talks I need to tell myself because I imagine someone else may need to hear them, too.
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Destroy the doubt monster standing between you and the finish line
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I have a confession to make.
I’m feeling very uneasy with my writing lately.
I’m close to the finish line with my brain dump draft of a novel. It’s taken me longer to draft than I’d like.
It happens....
Why do we read when we already know the endings?
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Why do we read?
There are probably a million answers to this for every individual and may depend on the day.
Some days, I read to relax. Others to learn. Sometimes to escape my busy to do list.
I...
Trust the Process (Even When It's a Demolition Zone)
I got this crazy idea that it was time to fix up my kids’ bathroom.
We don’t have the budget for a full remodel–and if we did, our ensuite bathroom would be top priority–but their space is small enough I felt like I could tackle a few spru...
Craft Books Alone Won't Get You to the Finish Line of a Finished Novel
I have a shelf+ of craft books. Granted three of them are different copies of The Elements of Style and no, I can’t part with any of them, thank you very much.
Chances are you have a similar shelf.
I LOVE books on craft. They get me thi...
When it Comes to Cutting Your Word Count, Line Edits Won't Cut It
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Let me paint a picture for you:
You’ve drafted and drafted. The story pouring out of you. You neared your target word count, but the story just wasn’t done yet. You put aside your inner critic and just...
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Writer and certified book coach. I guide writers through the thorny process of revision to find the rose of their story. Subscribe and as a thank you I'll send you my Revision Bingo Card and Guide to make your next revision pass a lot more fun!
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