Failed to Reach Your Writing Targets? Me Too…

Failed to Reach Your Writing Targets? Me Too…

Failed to Reach Your Writing Targets? Me Too… (Image from Flickr by Rennett Stowe) For the last six weeks, I’ve had a straightforward weekly writing target to meet: 3,000 words on my novel. And for two of those six weeks, I failed. Of course, there have been...
The One True Path to Writing Success?

The One True Path to Writing Success?

The One True Path to Writing Success? (Image from Flickr by wendysoucie.) Want to know the secret? There is no one true path. There is no one right way. Sure, some bestselling authors / writing tutors / self-proclaimed gurus might insist that their way is the way...
How to Finish Your Novel (While Life Goes On)

How to Finish Your Novel (While Life Goes On)

How to Finish Your Novel (While Life Goes On) Maybe you’ve been working on your novel for months, or even years. (Or maybe you’ve not started yet, because you’re waiting for a chunk of free time to come along.) Life is busy. You’d love to have all day, every day, to...
Announcing: Blog Critiques and Reviews – One Week Only!

Announcing: Blog Critiques and Reviews – One Week Only!

Announcing: Blog Critiques and Reviews – One Week Only! Long-time Aliventures readers might remember that back in October 2011, I briefly offered blog critiques and reviews. If you missed out that time, or weren’t around then, or want a critique of your new / updated...