New year, new writer? Follow all the writing rules! Nah, don’t. Read this snarky guide and then go and make your own rules. Don’t tell Stephen King I said so.
30 Tongue-in-Cheek Rules for New Writers
Tag: first draft
Traversing the Universe of Revising and Editing
Revising and editing are strange and alien worlds writers will never fully understand. Once we enter them, all communication with Earth is lost. Send in help.
The Epic Search For a Novel Title
Novel titles are little blighters. They elude me. They hide under the mountain of writing and taunt me to come and find them. Prepare yourself for title angst.
The Rollercoaster of Writing a First Draft
First drafts. One moment, you love the freedom to write. The next, you lose your ability to know words. Welcome to my weird first draft writing world.
An Honest Day in the Life of a Writer
Tired of reading those shiny ‘days in the life’ of famous authors? Wondering if they really work that hard? Prepare to face the messed up truth.
20 Ways That Writing Can Be Fun and Enjoyable
Writers can be a grumpy, angst-ridden bunch. Let’s put the fun and enjoyment back into writing. No refunds if this post offers neither. Let’s just say it was fun to read…
My ‘The Walking Dead’ Writing Process
Season 7 of ‘The Walking Dead’ is upon us! The bad ass characters are a dream writing team. Take their advice. You’d be as brain dead as a zombie not to.
The Hiding Place of the Will to Write
I miss the fire in my heart to write. I yearn for the highs of exciting ideas popping into my head. I am heartbroken that words have become obstacles rather than stepping stones.