WIP Update: The Dream (Update #2)

May 15, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

How has writing The Dream been going in April and May 2020? Well see, what happened was…

What I’ve Learned About Storytelling From Forrest Gump

May 6, 2020.Reading time 13 minutes.

Forrest Gump is a classic Americana film, but what can it teach us about writing? Join me as I analyze the film and recap the top three lessons Forrest Gump has taught me about writing.

What I’ve Learned About Storytelling from The Middle

April 1, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

The Middle is a hilarious TV show that spot-on depicts small-town America, but what can it teach us about writing? Read more to discover how the Heck family is a golden example of character-driven fiction.

What I’ve Learned About Storytelling from the Marvel Cinematic Universe

March 4, 2020.Reading time 14 minutes.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of powerful storytelling tools if we dig deep enough. What have I learned about writing from the MCU? Find out in today’s post!

Writing Resource Spotlight: Go Teen Writers: Edit Your Novel

February 7, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Looking for a great writing resource book to grab? Check out why I recommend Go Teen Writers: Edit Your Novel by authors Stephanie Morrill and Jill Williamson.

What I Learned About Storytelling from A Walk to Remember

February 5, 2020.Reading time 13 minutes.

A Walk to Remember is a beloved love story with nods to Christianity, but what can it teach us about storytelling? Check out the three writing tips I’ve learned from A Walk to Remember.

12 Comebacks for Writers You’ll Wish You Could Say Out Loud

January 22, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Ever had a conversation with a non-writer turn south because they just don’t get the writing life? Check out these 12 comebacks for writers to help silently deal with the frustration!

What I Learned About Storytelling From Once Upon a Time

January 8, 2020.Reading time 12 minutes.

What did the TV show about enchanting fairytale stories teach me about writing? Check out the four writing tips I gathered from watching ABC’s Once Upon a Time.

How to Set Realistic Word Count Goals

November 6, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

Are you wanting to make progress on your writing project despite not participating in NaNoWriMo? Check out how I set my monthly word count goals to complete my WIPs!