It’s been raining for the last week or so. I mean, flooding has been a real issue in the heartland. Roads, fields, backyards – there’s a lot of puddles. Big puddles. I love this weather – not the flooding part, but the rain shower in the spring part. The sky is blue-gray-steel and the rain … Continue reading Rainy Days
Category: Writer’s Woes
Setting Realistic Goals
"This weekend, I'll revise my novel." Hold up; how long is this novel? How long is your weekend? To revise a 75k novel in a two-day span is an unrealistic goal. You, my dear writer friend, are setting yourself up for failure. Even the best writers with sharp attention spans couldn't do that feat, unless … Continue reading Setting Realistic Goals
The Only Way is Up
I’ve been down about the first draft of Devil’s Blood. I’m currently revising the entire novel. I went back and saw all these little things, like sentence structure, unclear actions, and weird dangling modifiers. So, I made the executive decision to revise the novel. Last night I proofread another chapter, then took a break. I’ve … Continue reading The Only Way is Up
