"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
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Book Review: Story Genius by Lisa Cron (2/5)
Genre: Nonfiction Copyright: 2016 Remember me talking about gimmicky writing books? This book had that feel. It was drowning in "do this, and you'll write the next bestseller" tone, like a car salesman. I had high hopes for this one. According to the bio, Cron has worked as a literary agent, and a "story consultant … Continue reading Book Review: Story Genius by Lisa Cron (2/5)
That Daunting Feeling
I've heard people say that they would like to write a book, or that they have an idea for a book, but they don't know how to start. The idea of writing a book is daunting. Writing a novel from start to finish is a daunting task. I've done it several times and each time … Continue reading That Daunting Feeling
Beatrice B. Morgan 