Writer's Block

Obfuscation - try it out

Try this method of creating thorough characters, scenes, and locations then trimming down to engage and capture the attention and imagination of your readers

Writer's Block

Do you get stuck in neutral? Can't get off a single line of readable narrative or dialogue? Well, it's called writers block and we all go through it. Take a listen - here are some ideas to break the logjam and get back on track.

A Better Writing Tool

If you have tried to write your novel on a traditional word processor I know a good psychologist you should talk to. There is a better way. This episode is all about Scrivener by Literature and Latte. Take a listen, then try a free trial. Your writing process will thank you. Download the transcript for a link.

Be Your Toughest Editor

Editing is more than proofreading. Whether you self-edit or use a professional it is crucial to spend time polishing your draft before putting it out for editing - give your editor the opportunity to do their best work - even if you self-edit. Here are some ideas.

The Power of Photographs

This pod cast is taken from Book 4 of The Juno Letters. It relies heavily on a rather long example so you may want to download the narrative and follow along. Photographs can be powerful plot agents for your books. Here is one example ...