My Books · Nanowrimo

Meet the WIP! (Okay, one of them) | NOTHING IS HERE

Hey there! If you’re not following me on Instagram, you should go do that, because I just posted a teaser of one of my current projects, Nothing Is Here! But if social media isn’t your cup of tea, here’s what you need to know! Nothing Is Here is an adult sci-fi horror novel that follows Asa… Continue reading Meet the WIP! (Okay, one of them) | NOTHING IS HERE

Nanowrimo · Stupid Advice Saturday

Stupid Advice Saturday: Should you really write every day?

Welcome back to Stupid Advice Saturday! In this final week of Nanowrimo, we’re going to eviscerate a piece of purported wisdom you’ve had crammed down your throat a lot lately, and that is to write every day. Bold words from someone who has spent the last 25 days encouraging you to write 1,667 words per… Continue reading Stupid Advice Saturday: Should you really write every day?

Nanowrimo · Warmup Wednesday

Warmup Wednesday: the Wikipedia method of worldbuilding

Oh, Wikipedia. My best friend, my darling… my downfall. How many writing sessions have I supposedly “started” by saying I need to google “just one thing” first, and twelve Wikipedia articles later, I’m still telling myself this is fruitful, writerly productivity happening even though not a single word has appeared on the page? But sadly,… Continue reading Warmup Wednesday: the Wikipedia method of worldbuilding

Nanowrimo · Story Structure Sunday

Story Structure Sunday: How to write the climax of a novel

We are now more than halfway through National Novel Writing Month, which means you’re probably starting to think about the climax of your novel. This can feel like a very high-pressure part of your story. Fortunately, it’s also widely considered to be the fun part. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of bringing… Continue reading Story Structure Sunday: How to write the climax of a novel

Nanowrimo · Stupid Advice Saturday

Stupid Advice Saturday: “Show, don’t tell”

Welcome to Stupid Advice Saturday! Last week we talked about how “Write what you know” is often badly misinterpreted, and taken to an unhealthy extreme. This week, we’ve got another unfortunate directive that often gets the same treatment: show, don’t tell. Like “Write what you know,” this isn’t bad advice until you take into account… Continue reading Stupid Advice Saturday: “Show, don’t tell”

Nanowrimo · Warmup Wednesday

Warmup Wednesday: Outlining a novel, for people who hate outlines

Happy day 16 of Nanowrimo! We’re officially more than halfway through the month, which means this is a good time to sit back for a moment and take stock of your novel so far. If you’re on track, you’ve written about 25,000 words, and you are probably either at or approaching the midpoint of your… Continue reading Warmup Wednesday: Outlining a novel, for people who hate outlines

Nanowrimo · Story Structure Sunday

Story Structure Sunday: What to do about the 30k blues

If you’re struggling with Nanowrimo right now, you’re not alone. This phenomenon goes by many names – the 30k blues, the saggy middle – and is one of the most common challenges writers face during Nanowrimo. It’s characterized by a profound loss of momentum during the third week of the month. It’s often accompanied by… Continue reading Story Structure Sunday: What to do about the 30k blues