Hi everyone! My last post was dedicated to tips for writing a novel in 30 days, which I did from Sept 15-Oct 14. But after you’ve finished writing a first draft, you might think: Now what? First and foremost, I hope your answer is CELEBRATE. Completing a first draft, no matter how long it takes… Continue reading Draft One Is Done: Now What?
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Top Tips for Writing a Novel in 30 Days
Hello hello! It’s been a heck of a busy time here, mostly becaaaaause: I wrote a new novel in 30 days! Whew! To be clear: this is the first draft of a new novel (my third), and there will be many revisions to come. But still, it’s a fully built novel from start to finish.… Continue reading Top Tips for Writing a Novel in 30 Days
A Novel in 30 Days
Hello wonderful people! It’s been a busy month--I finished up my detailed outline (my last post breaks down how I go about outlining), and now, I’m currently drafting my third novel. The kicker: I plan to have this full draft completed in 30 days! What does that mean, exactly? Is the novel just “done” after… Continue reading A Novel in 30 Days
Tips for Creating an Outline
Hello! If you’re like me, you may be living off of Pumpkin Cream Cold Brews lately. I’m blaming it on needing the caffeine, because next week, I start drafting my third novel! AHHH! In my last post, I talked about the brainstorm phase from the very beginning, including how I know I have an idea… Continue reading Tips for Creating an Outline
Starting a New Novel
Hello hello! I mentioned in my previous post that I’ve started working on a brand new story. My third novel, in fact. I’ve been asked this question a bunch: how do you start a novel? I expect every writer has their own specific way of starting, but for me, it always begins the same: I… Continue reading Starting a New Novel
My Biggest Learnings from Book Two
Hello! Hope you’re having a great week. I may or may not be obsessing over the return of Starbucks Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, even if it’s currently about 90 degrees. Still, fall is calling! In my last post I went over my biggest learnings from writing book one. This time, you guessed it, I'll be… Continue reading My Biggest Learnings from Book Two
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