Encouragement · Writing Tips

How to Write a Book (hint: it’s not the “right” way.)

When you get serious about writing, one of the most natural things (in my case anyway) to do is to look to other authors for guidance on how to write. Should you make obsessive outlines before lifting a finger to write the actual first draft, or fly by the seat of your pants? Should you… Continue reading How to Write a Book (hint: it’s not the “right” way.)

How-To Series · Writing Tips

How-To Series: Adverbs (Unpopular Opinion)

Adverbs are strong tools that get way too much undeserved hate. So much so that writers are now being encouraged to leave them out altogether. This annoys me because a well-chosen adverb can change the entire meaning of a sentence - and I mean in the best possible way! A good adverb adds texture and… Continue reading How-To Series: Adverbs (Unpopular Opinion)