I’m writing this post today from my desk, a place I have struggled to write from in the past. And which is often filled with non-essentials, like bills, notes, and, most recently, Dungeons & Dragons things.
3 Ways to Use D & D for Your Writing
2019 Q1 Review and 2019 Q2 Goals
Hello and welcome to another quarter, friends! Here we are once again, planning the new quarter.
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The Hero’s Journey – Plot Theory
Hello and welcome back to the blog, lovelies. Today we're going to talk about one of the most oft-repeated plot structures out there, which is The Hero's Journey. Also called the Monomyth, this plot method was developed by Joseph Campbell in which a hero who goes on an adventure, and in a decisive crisis wins a victory, and then comes home changed or …
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7-Point Plot Structure – Case Study
Hello, Lovelies, and welcome back. Today I have a special treat for you. I'm running through Dan Well's 7-Point Plot Structure, and how it relates to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling. Just to review from last week, here's how it works: Now that we're clear, let's talk about it. Hook The hook is …
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7-Point Plot Structure – Plot Theory
If you've ever read a Dan Wells novel, you'll know that guy is a genius at story. He's so good, in fact, that he's got his very own story structure, the 7-Point Plot Structure, and today we're going to go into what it looks like. There are three different elements to this, and this is …
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Who’s in Your Mentorship Tool Kit?
We're talking today about your mentorship toolkit. Every writer should have one, so I want to get you thinking today about who is in yours.
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Snowflake Method – Case Study
Hello, lovelies. Today I'm posting something extra special! Last week we talked about the Snowflake Method, what it is, and how to use it. This week, I want to give you an in-depth view of the Snowflake Method in action, and to demonstrate, I am using a book I'm currently in the process of publishing, …
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Snowflake Method – Plot Theory
Welcome back to the blog. This time around I'm talking about plot methods. I've talked about plot and wHY you NEEd it before, and my question when I have someone convince me to try something is always, okay, but HOW? I'm starting a new series on the different types of plot structures that I've come …
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Progress Report
Well hello, lovelies. Since we are in the new year, I thought I should give you all a progress report for all my current Works in Progress.
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2019 Focus Word: Hustle
or those of you who follow me on social media, you'll know that I chose my focus word for the year.
