Productivity

Want to know why I’m not doing NaNoWriMo this year? Let’s back up and start at the beginning…     The first time I ever heard of NaNoWriMo, I was browsing MySpace. (You didn’t think I was going to back … Continued

It’s Preptober, and that means the gears of your NaNoWriMo story are turning so hard your brain feels the heat of the friction! (At least that’s the way it is in my case. Come November? Those gears slow waaaay down … Continued

What are the obstacles to write your book? What’s standing in your way?     We’ve already discussed conquering your fear, finding the time, and getting organized. If you’ve run through those road blocks, then it’s time to actually sit … Continued

So many people want to write a book, but few actually take the steps necessary to make it happen. If you think about it, almost everyone *can* do it. In its most basic form, a book is just a string … Continued

You know you’re meant to write a book. It’s not a question–you’ve always known! Some nights, it wakes you up and you wonder how to make it happen. But when morning comes, you’re not sure how to overcome the obstacles … Continued

What do you think is the most important habit for writers to cultivate?       Last week, we got word that the West Virginia Writers craft book, Writerly Things (I was privileged to be able to contribute–yay!), received Runner-Up … Continued

Summer: so full of expectations, but oh-so-fleeting. Do you think the Planner vs. Pantser debate can spill over into writers’ philosophies regarding summer time? If so, with which camp do you identify? Do you make a list of must-do activities, … Continued