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3 Things Your Outline Is Missing (And How to ACE Your Story)
3 Things Your Outline Is Missing (And How to ACE Your Story) Here you are again. You have a story idea. You know it’s awesome! You’ve taken what you...
You Don’t Need a Structure. You Need a Spark.
You Don’t Need a Structure. You Need a Spark. Permission to Ditch What You Think You Know About Writing a Novel You’ve got a story idea. Maybe even...
Why Writing Feels So Hard (Even When You Have Support)
Why Writing Feels So Hard (Even When You Have Support) I would guess that probably 99% of writers have at least one writing friend they adore. They...
Are you planning your novel or avoiding it?
Be honest… Have you been deep in world-building, outlining, or character development for months (or maybe longer) but still haven’t started...
The Missing Spark to Transform Your Story Idea into an Unforgettable Novel
The Missing Spark to Transform Your Story Idea into an Unforgettable Novel The ideas that come to us are living creatures waiting to be brought to...
Write Anyway: Why Mindset Matters More Than Time
I don’t have time. Have you ever uttered those words while doing something that wasn’t exactly the best use of your time? Because, let me tell you,...
How I came to be a book coach
In the beginning… I was a poor and starving writer… Just kidding. I was 6 or 7 years old. My mom home pre-schooled us (us being my twin sister and...
Your novel’s structure isn’t what makes it compelling
Your novel’s structure isn’t what makes it compelling You don’t need complicated spreadsheets, complex plot points, or extensive beat sheets to...