Novel November takes over for NaNo
November is coming right up, a time when authors get motivated to finish a draft of a novel. NovNov might help you finish a version of your book.
Novel November takes over for NaNo Read More »
How much memory do you need?
What makes personal narrative a good read (something your relatives will finish, at the least) is your personal experiences, remembered within it.
How much memory do you need? Read More »
Getting into your Library
How do you get your books into your libraries? It’s as straightforward as getting your friends and readers to request it.
Getting into your Library Read More »
Live writing vs. dead Internet
conspiracy theory that might open the door for human, authentic writing. That’s worth considering no matter whether you’re writing fiction or nonfiction like memoirs.
Live writing vs. dead Internet Read More »
Where AI writing fails
Its downfall is maintaining plot cohesion — a crucial aspect that in the movies is called continuity.
Where AI writing fails Read More »
The book’s beats Go On
A story beat can be anything, even an interlude of character backstory. My foundation is always character work and backstory.
The book’s beats Go On Read More »
Using numbers to Make words
Writing books might be easier by the numbers. We can use numbers to keep our productivity steady.
Using numbers to Make words Read More »
Things to Do When words won’t come
If I’m ever to make the leap from writer to author on a book — it’s a leap, every single time — I must do something.
Things to Do When words won’t come Read More »
Setting a Menu for Novels
A book outline is as essential as silverware at a table setting. Working from an outline, you break it into a set of chapter summaries.
Setting a Menu for Novels Read More »
Brainstorming versus aI
Writers everywhere are being offered AI. It’s a choice, to use a chat. You’re either Not-Bot, or Got-Bot. You might even be Not-Yet-Bot.
Brainstorming versus aI Read More »