Who Placed and Having a Writing Place and Time

Received Votes for First PlaceAlyssa LiljequistRye MasonRebecca PennefatherReceived Votes for Second PlaceJordan Newhouse (Received two votes)Monica BurkeReceived Votes for Third PlaceCourtney CalvertKatie ScheidhauerAvery WallHonorable MentionsSammie WeissJustin...

Transitioning time in manuscripts

A writer asked, “I can’t fill in the days. I don’t want to fill them in with things of no importance — but I feel silly jumping around all the time, from morning and suddenly it’s nighttime. I’m missing something…what is...

How much and how often should I write?

As much as you can and as often as you can.The end.Okay, fine. I’ll be serious.This is a question I often see asked on writing loops, and it leaves me with a feeling of, “Why…?” I certainly think it’s legitimate to ask an established...

How long should my first draft take?

Last week, I talked about having a “super power” for your character. I then found this article written by Rachel Hauck on the matter, so I thought I’d pass that along.Also, I’ve updated the pages of the web site. At the top, you’ll now...

Roll up your sleeves, it’s time for the first draft

I’m so thankful for everyone who chimed in with questions yesterday when I posted about an upcoming school visit of mine. Career Day is in two weeks, so if you think of new questions between now and then, please shoot me an email or leave a comment or...