Monthly Wrap Up | May
May is over and June has begun, which of course means that we’re looking at a straight run down into Camp NaNoWriMo’s
Do You Ever Worry About Running Out Of Ideas?
There is no feeling quite like that of being super inspired. Your mind is bubbling over with amazing ideas. The plot bunnies
There Is No One Way To Be A ‘Real Writer’
If you look around online, you’re going to find plenty of people telling you what you need to do to be a
Writing Is Magic. But It’s Also Not
Writing is one of the most amazing things. We writers sit down with a vague idea, or maybe no ideas at all,
Perfectionism And Why I Struggle With Hoarding Notebooks
Want to know the best way to find the writer in the room? Whip out a nice notebook or quirky pen and
Do You Ever Feel Pressured To Like Popular Books And Movies?
I have a confession to make. I’ve never read Harry Potter. Nor have I read/watched The Fault In Our Stars, The Hunger Games,
Writing Advice Isn’t One Size Fits All
There is a lot of writing advice to be found online. From people sharing quick tips on Twitter, or writing full-blown blog
3 Things I Learned About Writing From ‘Three Dark Crowns’
I recently finished reading ‘Three Dark Crowns’ by Kendare Blake. It’s a YA fantasy with a darker tone, and a really intriguing
Why Writers Are Great At Predicting Plot Twists
On Twitter the other day, I was lamenting the fact that sometimes it’s hard to turn my writer brain off while I’m
4 Sneaky Ways Writers Procrastinate Instead Of Actually Writing
Writing time is precious. Made even more so by the fact that every time I sit down to write, there always seems
3 Awesome Soundtracks To Write To
If you’re anything like me, you probably enjoy listening to music while you’re writing. Actually, I just like listening to music all
Inspiration and the Cycle of Creativity
It’s interesting. The more I learn about my writing process, the more I discover there is to learn about it. Such as
When You Need To Take A Step Back
Do you ever have those days when you’re working away like the diligent writer you are, but the words just won’t come
Why Writers Need A Community
Writing is such a solitary activity. When we sit down at our keyboards, we are, ideally, alone with just our thoughts and
Staying Motivated When You HAVE To Write
We’re heading into the final ten days of Camp NaNoWriMo and if you’re anything like me, you’re probably feeling a bit tired
It’s Ok. Bad Writing Doesn’t Make You A Bad Writer
This week, I wrote the first scene in my Camp NaNoWriMo novel that I was actually pleased with. I know. It only
