Writing advice is abundant everywhere a would-be writer turns. There are books you can read, of course. Most of which I’ve found offer fairly good advice. Then… Read more “How Much Should You Write for Yourself?”
Author: CJ
Plotting a Novel: Part 3/3
At this point, I’m assuming you’ve read my last two posts. If not, you probably should. You know, not trying to tell you what to do or… Read more “Plotting a Novel: Part 3/3”
Plotting a Novel: Part 2/3
In my last post, I explained how to set up a very broad plot. A three-act structure that doesn’t exceed 100 or so words total. If you haven’t… Read more “Plotting a Novel: Part 2/3”
Plotting a Novel: Part 1/3
Writing a novel is hard. Writing it without a plan is easier for some stories and harder for others. It also comes down to the individual writer.… Read more “Plotting a Novel: Part 1/3”
What I Learned By Writing What I Know
For the last ten years, I’ve written fiction in a very specific way. It’s been pure fiction. Sure, characters reflect elements of myself. And themes reflect how… Read more “What I Learned By Writing What I Know”
Writing Lessons From ASMR
ASMR, short for autonomous sensory meridian response, is a type of sensation caused by auditory stimuli. For the sake of this blog post, I’m talking about the… Read more “Writing Lessons From ASMR”
Things That Happen When You Have Writer’s Block
This is my worst case scenario. I’ve been writing for years. Over a decade, if we’re getting specific. And while we go through ups and downs, sometimes… Read more “Things That Happen When You Have Writer’s Block”
Why Letter Writing Matters
The prevalence of writing letters may well be dwindling, but that doesn’t mean it’s dead. In fact, for those of us who suffer from nostalgia, there’s an… Read more “Why Letter Writing Matters”
Ursula and the Nature of Genius
I got home from work yesterday to see the news that Ursula K Le Guin passed. I saw it on Twitter and Facebook. I saw it on… Read more “Ursula and the Nature of Genius”
