Discovering a New Writing Identity

Legend has it, there are two kinds of writers. The first type is the plotter. The plotter plots out the whole novel before writing it. They draw story arcs, write three-act structures, and create intricate outlines complete with roman numerals, lower-case letters, and proper indenting. They know the beginning, middle, end, and every twist inContinue reading “Discovering a New Writing Identity”

Gift Ideas for the Readers, Writers, and Coffee Drinkers in Your Life

‘Tis the season for searching for unique gift ideas for the people you love. If you’re lucky, there are some readers, writers, and coffee drinkers on your list, because they’re the best people. But what do those introspective introverts really want this year? Here are a few suggestions. What do readers want? BOOKS, of course!Continue reading “Gift Ideas for the Readers, Writers, and Coffee Drinkers in Your Life”

Finding the Plot

As a writer whose work is regularly interrupted by piddly things like my job, I leave a lot of books and stories unfinished, sometimes for months or even years at a time. When I come back to a piece to start working on it again, it’s often hard to remember where I left off. ButContinue reading “Finding the Plot”