creative process

  • Writer quirks and why I embrace them

    Even before I started writing, I was always a writer. These quirks started in my personality long before I wrote my first shaky story. Continue reading

  • Pros and cons of a critiquing group

    As you can probably tell, I’m not a huge fan of critiquing groups.  This is only my own personal experience with them, though.  When used properly, they’re an irreplaceable part of a writer’s journey to better writing.  But when they’re… Continue reading

  • 5 things not to say to a writer

    As any professional writer will tell you, you’ll hear a lot more negativity than positivity out there.  The goal is to focus on the positivity, of course, but there are those lines that just somehow always manage to sneak through… Continue reading

  • 3 things to say to a writer

    Out of nothing more than 26 letters, writers can create entire universes with characters and stories that will bring readers to tears.  Yet despite this truly awe-inspiring talent, there are many well-intentioned people out there (many of whom may be… Continue reading