Shape Your Dreams
I started this year with one big goal, I wanted to publish one of my books. I knew it was no easy task and that it would be a monster to tame. Still, I set out with a simple plan. One chapter a day. One day at a time. That’s how these things go sometimes. A little bit here, a little bit there, soon the… →
I have spent the past month giving you a peek inside my thoughts around how I like to approach my writing process. The way I build characters, the way I build my worlds, and how I piece together my plot are all rooted in the same processes, looking back at what built them and what they are trying to become. Your characters, your world, and… →
The air is turning cooler, the days grow shorter, as the fall season settles in around us. After the year that we are all experiencing it can seem like the day’s drone on, stretching into months, weeks feel like years, months like eons. This month will be a little different though. For many writers, October is the preface to a season of writing like few… →
National Novel Writing Month is one month away! So let’s get primed for November and talk about one of my favorite topics; writing! Yes, my dream is not to simply own a small little blog and live a wonderful, simple life. I want to write, I want to have others read and enjoy the stories that I tell. I want to share stories that challenge,… →
There has been a slight change in our programming schedule for the month. Have no fear, the Storytime post that was to be on October 5th has been delayed only for a short time and will now appear on November 3rd. Instead, to help prepare those of you who are about to embark on NaNoWriMo, I will be posting a series of blogs I have… →
There has been a slight change in our programming schedule for the month. Have no fear, the Storytime post that was to be on October 5th has been delayed only for a short time and will now appear on November 3rd. Instead, to help prepare those of you who are about to embark on NaNoWriMo, I will be posting a series of blogs I have… →
When I think of achieving dreams I can’t help but think of achieving my own, becoming a world class archer… Wait. No that’s next year’s stuff. Writing! That’s what I do! The dreamer is always focused on their dreams and I am no different. Most of my knowledge about pursuing dreams comes from my experiences trying to write Fantasy and Science Fiction novels. I yearn… →
What is it about my dream that makes me do it? To be honest I was never really sure until recently. I grew up surrounded by words, but it wasn’t until much later in life that I picked up on writing as a hobby and future career path. When I was young I wanted to make comic books. Yes, for real! My friends and I… →
Every one of us starts NaNoWriMo the same, with an idea, a blank page and endless possibilities. It is something that is true of all of us no matter how many times we have attempted to run this race. The endless possibilities of an idea are exciting and one of the things I love the most about writing. I think everyone has seen images of… →
During NaNoWriMo there is one thing we all have in common. It doesn’t matter how many books you have published. It doesn’t matter how many times you have attempted NaNoWriMo. Once November starts we are up against the clock! Every word counts and momentum is everything. In light of this I wanted to share some thoughts on keeping your momentum so you can hit your… →