Plotting a Mystery: Time

Plotting a Mystery: Time

Using time to outline a novel

 

 

 

 

It’s still summer. In between picnics, parties, and vacations, who has time to write?

Unexpected Ways to Boost Your Creativity - Lucy Adams

Unexpected Ways to Boost Your Creativity - Lucy Adams

Welcome back to guest blogger Lucy Adams. I'm particularly eager to hear how different activities can boost our creativity as it is a subject I keep going back to this year. Take a moment to read her ideas. I'd love to know whether you have tried any of these or plan to. I'm definitely doing the exercise described under number #5.

Never Done THIS Before - Challenge Update

Never Done THIS Before - Challenge Update

You might remember in March when I started talking about stretching my creativity by doing things that took me away from my normal activities and outside my comfort zone. I called this my “Never done THIS before” challenge and asked you all to join me.

Plotting a Mystery: Seasons

Plotting a Mystery: Seasons

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using a period of time (or life moment) to begin outlining a novel

Beyond Badass: Creating a Modern Female Protagonist

Beyond Badass: Creating a Modern Female Protagonist

 

 

 

 

The strength of patience, gentleness, and intuitiveness.

Step-by-Step Manuscript Editing Process

Step-by-Step Manuscript Editing Process

Step-by-Step Manuscript Editing ProcessAre you the kind of writer who says, “Yay, editing!” or are you slightly less enthusiastic about the process? I think my main reason for enthusiasm, at least at first, is that I’m celebrating the completion of a rough draft.

Rainy Day Writing Prompts

Rainy Day Writing Prompts

 

 

 

 

 

Snowflake Method to Write A Book Super Fast by Lucy Adams

Snowflake Method to Write A Book Super Fast by Lucy Adams

Writing a book can be very intimidating not just for veteran writers but more so for rookie ones. Why? Simply because everyone wants to read a good book. We all like to encounter stories that will make us think about our own lives or to take us to a trip down to memory lane.

Spring into Writing: Six Ways to Make the Most of a Class

Spring into Writing: Six Ways to Make the Most of a Class

 

 

 

 

Artistic Collaboration and Inspiration

Artistic Collaboration and Inspiration

Going beyond your niche to fuel creativity (or energize your daily life) through other artistic endeavors.

I am a writer of fictional stories. That’s how I choose to express my creativity and ideas. I do not identify myself as a dancer, a painter, a singer, or a writer of poetry. But, that does not mean that I can’t enjoy these types of other artistic activities either directly or as a spectator.

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