NaNoWriMo = National Novel Writing Month = November So, here we are again. It's November. Last year, I pumped out a rough draft of Stars and Bones: Thief in the Castle (I didn't have the name yet.) I was ready for it - I prepped, outlined, and organize. This year, I'm not so ready. I've … Continue reading It’s NaNoWriMo!
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Rough Draft is not a Perfect Draft
I'm working on a retelling of Aladdin. I outlined the plot, and I felt good about it, but now that I'm in the drafting stage, I'm getting all the self-conscious "not good enough" vibes. I've had to step away from the draft and remind myself that a rough draft is not the final draft. It's … Continue reading Rough Draft is not a Perfect Draft
Let’s Talk Plot Devices
I want to take a moment to talk about an overused plot device. I've seen it so many times, I roll my eyes at it now. This plot device is where we are introduce to the main character and another character, be it a brother, a sister, a friend, a lover - a character that … Continue reading Let’s Talk Plot Devices
