A mid-month update for NaNoWriMo 2018. Some lessons have been learned, and many words been typed, in the past 15 days.
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NaNoWriMo 2018 Participation Announcement!
I will be participating in National Novel Writing Month in November 2018 with a brand-new fiction project. Wish me luck, dear readers.
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Made You Look: 3 Books That Scared Me So Badly I Actually Jumped
Looking for a book that will actually scare you this Halloween? These 3 terrifying books just might make you jump right out of your skin.
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The Best “Sick Day” Books from My Childhood
Books are the ultimate medicine. Here are just a few of the best "sick day" books to read when you're feeling a little under the weather.
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Mental Health for Writers: 7 Self-Care Tips
For writers, maintaining good mental health through simple self-care practices can make a world of difference in the quality of both your work and your life.
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Imposter Syndrome and Other Nightmares: A Fiction Writer’s Greatest Fears
Writing good fiction means facing your fears and defeating the imposter syndrome demon.
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Learning How to Write Interactive Fiction: Diving in Headfirst With “The Harbinger’s Head”
Learning how to write interactive fiction begins with finding a story that fits the format—and then figuring out how best to tell it.
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The 3 Best Books on Creative Writing I’ve Read (So Far)
There are a ton of books on creative writing out there, some better than others. These three are the cream of the crop, at least in my humble opinion.
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Writing With Migraines: Balancing Pain and Passion
I am a writer who suffers from migraines with aura. I’ve found, over the years, that you can’t really write with migraines—but you can write in spite of them.
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Free Reads: Poetry, “Dream Destination”
"I have never been there. / I’ve never seen the sights I visit nightly / in my magazine dreams. . ."
