Category: Write Strong

I’ve always been a fan of research. The more research done, the better I feel equipped to make informed choices, be it about how I approach outlining a novel, how I eat, or how I design a workout routine for the next few months. When I first set on writing…

Whenever I’m coming to the end of a writing project, be it big or small, I give myself a little incentive for finishing. It could be anything from jellybeans to a fun meal out to seeing a movie. I also often take a short rest in-between big projects, or if…

I thought it might be fitting to go into a little more detail about my own choices in how I workout and eat to maintain where I’m at and advance some in strength and endurance. After all, as we’ve talked about, we each find our unique paths. Perhaps sharing where…

Apps! I know plenty of writers who enhance their craft with the help of various apps. I’m one of them. I’ve got apps for cutting myself off social networks when I need to be productive. An app that’s a virtual egg timer to get into a writing groove. Thesaurus apps.…

“Your mileage may vary.” I’ve heard that phrase used a lot over the past few years as a writer. There are a lot of writing rules, strategies, and techniques talked about at conferences and conventions. A lot of “thou shalts” and “thou shalt nots” on everything from writing prologues to…

Writers face rejection and setbacks on an almost daily basis. We can’t control rejection. We can’t control a lot of circumstances that affect how our work is received. The only things we can do is persist. We don’t persist in ignorance though! No, we keep trying to be better writers…

I know a lot of writers who rely heavily on accountability to keep them productive on a story. Is it absolutely essential? No, but having someone alongside you or tracking your word count can definitely provide extra oomph in getting the page filled. Being more public about project progress is…