One of writing’s oldest adages is completely wrong; here’s what to do instead This article originally appeared on The Writing Cooperative blog You’ve all heard the recommendation: If you want to be a writer, develop thicker skin. Searching for “writing, thick skin” on Google yields almost 75 million results. But after two decades of writingContinue reading “The Myth of Thicker Skin”
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A Whispered Promise
This post originally appeared on thecreative.cafe Sunlight sparkleson branches drenchedwith dew. Blackbirds celebratethe promise ofwarmth to come. Cedar’s sharp scentperfumes the frostyair. Soft moss givesway beneath mycurling toes. And through it all,the goddess softlycalls… Spring will be here soon.Do not despair.
FREE Character Clinic October 8
On Tuesday, October 8 at 11am PST, I’m teaming up with Author Accelerator and One Stop for Writers for a live writing coach session with one lucky writer. Don’t miss this character assessment via webinar. This is not only a great opportunity to learn more about One Stop for Writers’ new Character Builder tool, butContinue reading “FREE Character Clinic October 8”
On Writing Emotion
The most frequent question clients ask me is “How do I write emotion?” We all know when we pick up a book by an author that’s gotten it right because we’re right there crying or raging or laughing alongside the main character. But how do we achieve that in our own fiction? Having just spentContinue reading “On Writing Emotion”