Currently I am writing a series of short novels part of a series called CONSORTIUM. One epiphany I learned a long time ago was that
Category: discovery draft
The Furious Five Hundred
It’s a busy week for me for several reasons, one of which my house is being remodeled and every room is in disarray. I have
Serendipity and the writing process
I am astounded when, during the early stages of outlining and drafting a novel, two unrelated parts of my story suddenly fit together and make
What are the most important scenes in a novel?
To overcome feeling overwhelmed by finishing your novel, a writer might want to keep these writing principles in mind: She doesn’t have to write chronologically. She
The Final Quarter
I am down to the last 25% of the current draft of my novel which I’m now calling Ziggurat Reach. Whether that is a working
Books on writing I read in 2015
Every year I try and read a couple of books on the writing craft. I know that’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but, honestly, I
