Fix it later... Once an English teacher, always an English teacher. Confession time. Today's assignment comes under the "Do as I say and not as I do" … [Read more...]

When are you due? Egad! More Math??! Last time. I promise. I owe you a break. You're due. Deadlines vs due dates To set yourself up for success, you will need to have a due date as a solid goal. I've learned 3 things about writing and goals: … [Read more...]

Name Your Baby, or pick a title   A working title. You may already have one. Great. Why that name? Is it a recurring theme in the book? Is it a character's name? Have you done … [Read more...]

Details matter... have a checklist It's all in the details, so they say. Now you have a checklist for that. Checklist for what? The typical reader – we hope – is so engrossed in your book that they race through each page. And they may miss something critical at warp speed. … [Read more...]

Putting it together in an outline I put in a picture of keys today because I firmly believe that the true KEY to writing a killer rough draft is to have a great outline. Drumroll, please. … [Read more...]