Annual Writing Goal Progress in Q1, 2025 (What’s Working and What’s Not?)
Annual Writing Goal Progress in Q1, 2025 (What’s Working and What’s Not?) We’re into April already! It’s been a pretty good first quarter (Q1) for me, though one with a few challenges. I’ve been broadly happy with the writing progress I’ve made, and I wanted to share...
What is Plot … and is it the Same Thing as Story or Narrative?
What is Plot … and is it the Same Thing as Story or Narrative? This post was first published in August 2019 and last updated in March 2025. What exactly is plot? Is it just what we call “story” or “narrative” … or is it...
How Does Editing Best Fit Into the Writing Process? Four Key Options to Consider
How Does Editing Best Fit Into the Writing Process? Four Key Options to Consider When do you stop drafting and start editing? There are lots of different ways you might approach rewriting and editing your novel … and I’m not going to tell you that there’s one...