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,...
Coming off The Big Project
You’ve probably had at least one in your writing life. Maybe it’s the thing that made you want to start writing in the first place. It’s...
NaNoWriMo: What to do now
If you read my last blog post, you may recall my tips for getting in on the fun—and stress!—of NaNoWriMo if you’re working on revision...
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,...
Make revision easy for yourself—but not too easy
One thing I’ve noticed about myself and other writers is that we tend to have certain aspects of revision that we’re more comfortable...
How to not wear out your backspace button
Part of being a practical writer is reflecting on your writing process to see if there are any self-defeating habits that are holding you...
