Alas, I’m not in a magazine because of my writing skills or editing side hustle – but I AM featured in an article about rural emergency management: The article talks more about what I do for my day job (that I love and want to do forever). You can read the full thing in the…
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Using “The 7 Whys” to Develop a Plot (With an Example!)
Whether you’re a Planner or Pantser (or Architect or Gardener), you still need to have a super basic plot as a starting point to your story. Yes. Yes, you do. I’m not saying you have to outline your story, but you need to at least know the following: Who is your main character (MC)? What…
Short and Sweet: Tips for Writing Micro Fiction
Micro fiction refers to stories that are generally around 100 words, though I’ve seen some go up to 300. These are some of my absolute favorite things to write – partly because of the challenge and partly because I struggle to expand a plot further than novella-length. Here are some things I’ve learned from writing…
My Top 10 Favorite Books
If you’re looking for some reading recommendations, might I suggest something from my Top 10 Favorite Books list? These are presented in alphabetical order by the author’s last name since their specific order in my Top 10 can change depending on my mood. Links to purchase the books are included, and heads up – they’re…