Nine Stages of Writing a Novel (Plus Where You Might Get Stuck and How to Move On)
Nine Stages of Writing a Novel (Plus Where You Might Get Stuck and How to Move On) Whatever stage of the process you’re at, writing a novel can be a whole lot of fun. But it also takes a lot of time. None of us have unlimited time to write (and chances are, your...
How to Find the Courage to Put Your Writing Out There Into the World
How to Find the Courage to Put Your Writing Out There Into the World When I surveyed the Aliventures readership a few months ago, one reader asked about finding the courage to put your writing out there into the world. I think this is a struggle that so many writers...
Nine Writing Milestones to Celebrate (and Goals to Aim For)
Nine Writing Milestones to Celebrate (and Goals to Aim For) This post was first published in March 2012 and updated in June 2023. The writing path is rewarding and varied – but it can also feel very long. If your definition of “success” is to be a best-selling author...