It's been two weeks since the start of Camp NaNoWriMo, and I'm exhausted and excited (again). It's had it's ups and downs, and I'm excited to see what's to come!
Tag: Writing
Writing Shouldn’t Be Lonely
I think anyone who knows me, knows I'm definitely not silent about my writing. I'm frequently talking about it "in real life" with my friends and family, and if tweets had sound, mine would be a blow-horn. While we're usually sitting by ourselves in front of our computers or notebooks penning away our latest story, writing still shouldn't be lonely. I've outlined why writing with peers is great for me, and I've also included some feedback from fellow writers about why they love writing with others, too!
Camp NaNoWriMo Week 1 Check-In (Tip + Excerpt)
It's officially been one week since Camp NaNoWriMo started, and I am both exhausted and super motivated! I've written so many words, and I am super deep into my novel now. There's no turning back!
Introducing: New Adult Writers Union
There's been something weighing on me lately, and I finally decided to do something about it. New Adult is a genre that is beginning to flourish, but the writers are a bit scattered, and the resources for those writers aren't as great as they could be. When looking at other genres and audiences, there are … Continue reading Introducing: New Adult Writers Union
Write For Yourself First!
I think one of the biggest things I struggle with as a writer is first writing for myself before anyone else! When you want to make a career out of writing, sometimes even writing the first draft will become consumed with thoughts like, will this be good enough? While every piece of writing advice is … Continue reading Write For Yourself First!
WTFYC: Narrative Structure
Before you hop into your writing, it’s important to know what Narrative Structure is in literature. This is the basis for how your story gets from Point A to Point B. Knowing narrative structure can help make sure every scene in your narrative serves it’s purpose. What is narrative structure? I’m glad you asked! Narrative … Continue reading WTFYC: Narrative Structure
Writing Goals for 2018
With the incoming of a new year, many people are writing down their goals for 2018. Goals can be a beautiful thing, as long as we make sure they’re reasonable. I want you, my followers and readers, to hold me accountable for my writing goals. I’ve always made it goal to be transparent about my … Continue reading Writing Goals for 2018
WTFYC: Dialogue, Tags vs Cues
One of my favorite things in writing is crafting beautiful dialogue. When I started writing, I often found myself overusing dialogue tags rather than using cues (more on the difference later). It’s fun to find new ways to say “said / says”, but it’s not always necessary. To kick off WTFYC, I’ll be giving a … Continue reading WTFYC: Dialogue, Tags vs Cues
Writing Tips for YOUR Craft
Welcome to Writing Tips for YOUR Craft. To make things easier, we’ll shorten that large title to a simple acronym, WTFYC. Here are WTFYC I will share new tips every week to help you with your craft. We’ll cover a plethora of topics in different depths, including world-building, dialogue, character building, descriptions, metaphors, and more. … Continue reading Writing Tips for YOUR Craft
5 Tips to Conquer NaNoWriMo
Many writers are beginning to scramble to get ready for what is known as NaNoWriMo, or rather “National Novel Writing Month”. All over the world, writers join together to hit their writing goals and complete a novel within one month. NaNoWriMo has been a wonderful tool for many authors. It helps us get our words … Continue reading 5 Tips to Conquer NaNoWriMo
Makayla Sophia 