Confusing Times Call for More Dedicated Writers by Nevada McPherson
Author Nevada McPherson inspires with her call to be dedicated writers in this confusing never-before-lived age we are in right now.
Author Nevada McPherson inspires with her call to be dedicated writers in this confusing never-before-lived age we are in right now.
This post is on thought of editing your novel overwhelming you… Q: How do I avoid feeling overwhelmed at the thought of editing my novel?
Ready to write your novel? Read on for embracing the mystery and taking action… The creative process is a mystery. Writing a novel is part mystery, part exploration, part WTF. When we learn things...
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by Beth Barany · Published October 8, 2020 · Last modified October 14, 2020
Recently I finalized a novel and uploaded it to the vendors. Hurrah! Lured By Light goes live Oct. 17th, though it’s already up in print here and in ebook on Apple. (Oops!) I found...
It’s the end of the summer and the rough draft phase in the development of my novel. It’s also the beginning of rewrites, revisions, and serious editing. And getting a bird’s eye view of the story.
Authors often discuss the Muse. We court her, coax her, ask for her blessing. What we forget to mention is the wild ride. What would you do if you only had the time?
The end of winter is nigh, and whether yours has been a winter of discontent or one of satisfaction and productivity, the spring represents a time of new beginnings, new goals, and new challenges.
Patience on the writing road ahead by writer and artist, Nevada McPherson. Thoughts on the writing process as she hits the midpoint of her novel.
My New Year’s Resolutions are to stop being so hyper-critical of myself and to embrace the imperfect, real and sincere. I’ve done this with my work, so now time to do the same thing when it comes to—me.
Take precautions to back up your computer, whether its Windows or Mac, so that you don’t face crashes or restarts that erase your computer.
Knowledge is power. So knowing why writer’s block happens and how to get through it is a tool every author should have in their pencil box.
What motivates you as a writer? That’s what I would like to know. Do you want to leave a legacy? Do you want to write down your stories? Because. Just because. Because your characters...
How one writer is using NaNoWriMo to get specific with her characters, dig deeper into their motivations, and find the right words for what had previously been only pictures in her mind.
Here’s five wonderful writing podcasts that excel at creative inspiration. Each one provides a unique perspective on the craft, plus tried-and-true advice from writers just like you.
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