When you’re writing, are you Deeper Than You Think? Your writing is deceptively straightforward and carefully crafted: it’s not too lush, not too pared down. I just want to write a good story, you say to yourself, while you tinker with those four words of dialogue for the hundredth time, trying to get them just… [Read More]
My secret writing device: escapism.
Today, I am going to give you a piece of writing advice that I’m almost embarrassed to share with you. First, know that I live for hot weather. I love sunshine, and my love is unconditional and all-encompassing. Give me summer heat waves, oppressive humidity, and a scary UV index — you will not hear… [Read More]
Are you a Bookish writer?
Influence has a very important role in your work as a writer. The sooner you understand this, the sooner you will learn how to find your own voice. Today, I’m sharing a little bit about what I call the “Bookish” writing style — and a few of my favourite examples of Bookish writers. Are you… [Read More]
3 things to do when you’re bored by your own writing.
Lately I’ve been feeling bored of myself. Uninspired by my own writing. I also know that this feeling — the “meh” that comes over me when I look at what I’ve already written — is a form of my resistance. Our love of writing is less about words and sentences than we may think. It’s… [Read More]
What Personality Type Is Your Character?
Try using personality types as a kind of scaffolding when you set characters in scene. Put them together and see how they are different, and where they are similar. When I was exploring Eleven and Lilian’s characters in my novel Radiant Shimmering Light, I made notes on their Myers-Briggs personality types. Lilian is an INFP,… [Read More]
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