Outlines are great stuff. I write them. I write loads of them. The problem I think that many writers encounter, however, is that they think of outlines as “instructions” when they really should be called “brainstorming sessions.” I’ve encountered the thought, for example, that repetitive outlining can help prevent your story from becoming a hot, …
I just went past 34k words today on Happy Farm Adventures (working title) and am expecting to hit the halfway point next week. Given that the plot is well underway, I’m hoping the writing gods continue to bless me with their favours (please, I can’t sacrifice any more livers for you, I’m kind of struggling …
I woke up early this morning to the buzzing of my phone. Well–earlier, actually, because I had to let the dogs out, but I went back and napped again for an hour. Trudged back to sit on my chair in my home office and stare at the trees outside. It’s gloomy, raining, a reflection of …
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I have long talks with my husband wherein I wrestle with the decisions my heroines make, how they think and act and approach their various relationships in life. I don’t do this with my heroes. My male characters are fairly straightforward to write. They’re complex, and while many still polarize people, I feel like they’re …
