Dictation for Writers & You
Do you want to be able to dictate notes on the go? I’ve found that writers find some of the best solutions, and dictation apps and tools are no exception! In several of my writing groups, dictating on-the-go has been bounced around and I wanted to share the top recommendations with you. So whether you […]
How I Come Up With Character Names
Unusual Names From Real People Ok, I can’t believe I’m admitting this, but this is how I find character names… I read the obituaries. Yep, you read that right. The obituaries. Now, stick with me. It’s not because I’m being morbid, but if I need to come up with an interesting name for my character […]
3 Goals ALL Writers Should Have For The New Year
I like making big claims, especially when I think I can back them up. Call it hubris. But I’m going to make a BIG claim that I think there are three goals ALL writers should adopt in the New Year. Let’s admit it. 2020 has been a trash year. So with vaccines a’coming, let’s aim […]
Four Common Writing Problems & How I Deal With Them
This week, I cheered as a team of four U.S. astronauts launched into space aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule for a journey to the International Space Station for the first time since 2011. This journey came after years of intense preparation and research and included an unusual companion: a Baby Yoda doll. (I’m a huge […]
4 Reasons Why I Chose To Get An MFA In Creative Writing
I chose to get an MFA in Creative Writing for a lot of reasons, not all listed here. You may not share these reasons and that’s OK. We have different lives and different ways of thinking. And there are many paths along the writing life. Mine certainly isn’t definitive, even though I immensely enjoyed my […]