The Novice Novelist

Is the fear of failing really worth giving up on my dream?

Finally I took the leap and started building my author platform.

In October I took a much needed Friday off work after the feel of burn out. My work load…

GOAL SETTING

Why Setting Monthly Goals are Better

Quality over quantity, always.

You know the saying, it’s always better to have 4 quarters compared to 100 pennies as friends.

Journal Entry: Friday, 12.13.2019

I am thick in the murky middle and not sure where to go.

My second novel was off to a grand start. I had a solid outline, strong characters and a topic I am really excited about but now I am stuck. And by that I mean up to my kneecaps in the…

CREATOR

What to Do When Doubt Suffocates the Writing Process

Should you simply give up or try harder?

Every writer wonders if they are “good enough.”

Journal Entry: Saturday, 12.21.2019

I still have not worked on my novel.

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Finally stopped talking about this new novel idea and opened a blank page.

I’ve been talking about starting a new book for the past month. Sunday night I finally started writing.

WRITING TIPS

Are You Suffering from Shiny Penny Syndrome?

The facts might be shocking.

Goal Setting

How to Transition from Yearly to Monthly Goal Setting

By simply answering these three questions.

It is a new month! Which means a fresh start to improving oneself.

Should Every Writer Have a Muse?

Or at least pretend to have one.

Muse.

A common word associated with writers and their creativity. For awhile, I thought it was some mythical creature that would appear on your shoulder and whisper sweet things into a…