You’re writing a novel. Except you’re not… days pass, and you can’t even look at the words you’ve written. Why is writing a novel so hard? While there are dozens of ways to finish a novel, there’s really only one way: start writing. Stop when you’re done. You might also consider doing it your ...
Fiction Tips
3 Fiction Writing Tips: Curiosity Creates Bestsellers
If you’ve been writing fiction for a while, you know that there’s a lot to keep in mind when you’re writing a novel. Not only do you need to develop your characters and plot, you also need to excite and intrigue your readers. There’s a way to do that: curiosity. Why curiosity, of all ...
Bullet Journal Your Novel: 5 Tips To Help You To Write More
Want to bullet journal your novel? I wrote this post about bullet journals for fiction authors a while ago, and tried to answer readers’ questions about the process. Here’s what’s most important… Bullet journal your novel: do it YOUR way Bullet journal your novel your way. Discover your ...
Writing A Novel: 2 Success Tips For Series
You’re a new author, and you’re writing a novel. It occurs to you that the novel might be more successful as a series. The benefit of a series is that each book sells the next. Writing a novel? Begin a series, rather than a standalone Start planning for your series now, before you finish the book. ...
Writing Fiction: 5 Ways To Rescue A Novel Gone Wrong
When you’re writing fiction, you’re rarely certain of anything, until your novel is done. Even with extensive outlining, the book may wander off in strange directions. “It’s not working…” you mutter to yourself in despair and decide to take a few days off from writing. That’s ...
Write Better Fiction When You Enhance Your Minor Characters
At one of our writers’ group meetings last year, we talked about minor characters, and our discussion has stuck in my mind. When I create standard minor characters and walk-ons, such as the main character’s best friend, the waitress at the diner, and the car salesman, I look for opportunities to ...
