Budget your energy, not your time
As a writer undergoing her first pregnancy (and yes, I use the word “undergoing” very intentionally), I’ve learned a few things. First,...
Conceptualizing your writing time
If you're writing your first novel, unless you’re independently wealthy, you probably have a day job. And independently wealthy or not,...
Using your whole writing session
My grandmother, a devout Seventh-day Adventist, has a saying: “Guard the edges of the Sabbath.” She's referring to the tendency of her...
Writers’ conferences
Last week I talked about writing seminars and workshops, short events that are often free at places like your local library. If you’re...
Writing workshops and seminars
I have a writing workshop coming up next week; I’ll be presenting at the Orange County Public Library on crafting strong characters. Some...
