Category: Writing
4 Ways To Add Tension To Your Fiction
Working through the second draft of my novel, one of the biggest areas I found needed more work was in finding ways to add more…
Ten Do’s and Don’ts For Joining Online Writing Communities
When it comes to online communities, you can find pretty much anything you want. Whether you want a group for a hobby, professional development, or…
My Writing Journey – The Early Years
On a recent trip back to my parents’ house, my mom asked me to go through a box of papers she had kept from my…
From Junk Draft to Structure Draft – 3 Things I’ve Learned While Writing the 2nd Draft
Congratulations, you finished the junk draft of your book manuscript. Now what? Finishing the first draft, or junk draft as some call it, comes with…
Why Should Writers Use A Reading Journal?
When I was in graduate school working on my master’s degree in English, friends asked me if spending so much time analyzing literature would ruin…
Running Down A Dream: Tim Grahl’s Truth Behind Living a Creative Life
Making a living as a self-employed creative means setting your own schedule, making your own office rules, and doing what you love, right? With all…
5 Ways To Get Back Into Your Writing Routine After a Break
Everyone needs a break once in a while. Whether it’s a holiday, a family vacation, or a long weekend staycation, taking a break from your…
Getting To Know Your Audience – What Readers Really Want In a Book
In graduate school, I taught first year English composition courses. One of the first lessons each semester was a crash course on rhetoric.Rhetoric involves understanding…
Why Fairy Tales Still Matter: Finding Comfort In the Familiar World of Magic and Journey
Once Upon A Time… Most people recognize this line as an opening for a fairy tale. Fairy tales are part of our collective literary and…
Why Should You Listen To Your Dreams – Literally & Figuratively?: My Interview With Shayla Raquel, Author and Editor
I’m often asked where I get ideas for stories. Part of being a writer involves learning to pay attention to little things in your daily…
