by Jill Williamson | Jan 19, 2022 | Author Life, Brainstorming, Encouragement, Goals, Writing, Writing Life
I have been writing for about eighteen years. For much of that time, I have been trying to change myself as a writer and a creator. Some of that was important. When we learn, we are changing ourselves for the better. And when you are just getting started writing...
by Shannon Dittemore | Jan 12, 2022 | Author Life, Encouragement, Writing
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could pump quality books out at lightning speed? The idea comes, the writing flows, the plot appears on the page, the characters sizzle, and that ending! Wow! No plot holes. No inconsistencies. No writer’s block. No internet...
by Shannon Dittemore | Dec 8, 2021 | Author Life, Writing, Writing As A Business
As we finish out 2021, I’m also finishing a book. It’s a novel I started writing in January, and now, in December, I’m readying it for the copyeditor. The other day, a friend of mine said, “You’ve been doing this job for a while now. Has...
by Shannon Dittemore | Nov 24, 2021 | Author Life, Creativity, NaNoWriMo, Writing
Author Alice Hoffman says, “Books may well be the only true magic.” It’s a lovely quote, isn’t it? Paints the book world in sparkles and shimmering daydreams. And while there are arguments to make against the idea, why would we do that? Books...
by Jill Williamson | Nov 17, 2021 | Writing
As writers seeking publication, at some point, we all face similar challenges that have little to do with the craft of writing. For young writers specifically, I hear many of the same questions and concerns. Today, I want to take a look at six specific lies many...
by Jill Williamson | Oct 20, 2021 | Writing
Last month we talked about how to get started writing a new fantasy novel. You now have your list of the storyworld elements you need for your story, but you still might feel overwhelmed. Where do you start when building an entirely new world? I have a couple tips. 1....
