Nine Writing Milestones to Celebrate (and Goals to Aim For)

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...
Are Your Writing Dreams Unrealistic?

Are Your Writing Dreams Unrealistic?

Are Your Writing Dreams Unrealistic? This post was first published in August 2014 and updated in April 2023. Sometimes, I get emails like this: I enjoyed your blog post on making money from your writing. I’d love to make a living writing but I don’t know...
Five Powerful Ways to Make Your Novel’s Plot More Complex

Five Powerful Ways to Make Your Novel’s Plot More Complex

Five Powerful Ways to Make Your Novel’s Plot More Complex Is your novel’s plot complex enough? If you’ve drafted a novel and you’re done in 50,000 words when you were aiming for 80,000, or if the pacing feels wrong – perhaps not much happens and you’ve dragged out...
How to Write When … You’re Tired

How to Write When … You’re Tired

How to Write When … You’re Tired This post is part of my ongoing “How to Write When…” series. Are you tired today? Perhaps you slept well, you’re full of energy, and you’re raring to go. But even if that’s the case today, you likely have...

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