We're all on a voyage. This one is mine.
We all know the situation. You're writing your masterpiece of a story, and things are going beautifully. The plot is plotting, the characters are finally doing what you want, and you're in a groove. Then, you reach that scene, and you face the dreaded decision: Kill your beloved character or let them live. Whether you… Continue reading 3 Alternatives to Killing a Character
Back in June of 2019, I wrote a post called How to (Realistically) Write the Selfish Character Arc. It was the first real post that I published on this blog, and three years later, it remains my most popular post with 1,834 views (in case you were curious). I had no idea that this post… Continue reading How to (Realistically) Write the Morally Gray Character Arc
Well, we survived Camp NaNoWriMo, voyagers. It held a lot of unexpected challenges for me (such as revising my word count goal multiple times), but I'm really happy with how it went, for the most part. I wrote a lot of words and got to venture into a brand new world for a while. I… Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo 2021 Recap
I think a lot of us remember when we knew, for sure, that we wanted to be a writer. For some of us, this was a decision we made as children. For others, like myself, it was a decision made a little later, when God put all the right pieces into place. I don't claim… Continue reading 5 Things I Wish I’d Known as a Beginning Writer
It's been a while since I've done any blog tags. But a few weeks ago, the lovely Ribbon Ash tagged me for the #WritingCommunity Blog Award. So, let's jump right in, shall we? The Rules Display the award logo on your site. *points up* Link back to the person who tagged you. (I tagged her… Continue reading #WritingCommunity Blog Award
I'm so happy to announce that I'm participating in Christine Smith's yearly writer linkup: Know the Novel! I did it last year on my Facebook page because I didn't have time to write an entire post, and I enjoyed it so much that I just had to do it again. So, thank you, Christine, for… Continue reading Know the Novel – Part 1 // Introduction {A Writer’s Linkup}
Why do I write? This is a question I think about a lot because there are so many reasons I write. I write because it makes me feel good. I write because I like telling stories. But even those answers barely scratch the surface. The real reason I write isn’t something I can explain with… Continue reading Why Do I Write?
A little while ago, I asked you guys to send me questions. I never specified a direction for them, but the majority of them ended up being about my writing. So because I suck at intros and there are kind of a lot of questions, let's get right to it. Milk or dark chocolate? MILK.… Continue reading The Q&A
In the age of technology, writers are faced with finding new ways to do things. Research is easier now that it's at our fingertips in mere seconds, but there's a downside to all the tech that's often overlooked. With so many options, both free and premium variations, what apps and tech should writers choose? And… Continue reading 11 (Free) Apps All Writers Should Have
Occasionally I get really good blog tag ideas. I believe this is one of them. The Rules Link and thank the blogger who tagged you. Include the graphic somewhere in the post (or make your own!) Answer the questions truthfully and honestly. Tag 3 bloggers. <Never Have I Ever> ...started a novel that I didn't… Continue reading Never Have I Ever Tag // Writer Edition
The Long Voyage 