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Tag: writing process

what's my process? part 5: revision

what’s my process? part 5

May 18, 2021May 15, 2021Leave a comment

I have my finished rough draft, now it's time for the next step: revision!

what’s my process? part 4

April 20, 2021April 15, 20213 Comments

We've already gone through the first three steps of pre-writing, and now we're ready to write some actual words!

what’s my process? part 3

March 30, 2021March 23, 20213 Comments

In which I begin to see the shape of the novel.

what’s my process? part 2

March 23, 2021March 22, 20215 Comments

In this installment of the series, I'll be talking about first lines and how important they are to starting the writing process.

what's my process? part 1: inspiration

what’s my process? part 1

March 16, 2021March 23, 20215 Comments

I may be a pantser, but I still have a process. This first part in the series focuses on my starting point: inspiration.

finding a breakthrough

March 10, 2021March 9, 20215 Comments

I've been struggling to write my WIP for the past three months. Read on to find out how I broke through!

go with the flow: creating a sense of flow in your writing process

November 21, 20202 Comments

Getting into a state of creative flow is essential to the writing process. Here are a few factors that help me find my flow.

the long-awaited nanowrimo wrap-up post

December 6, 2019Leave a comment

I've been quiet about Nanowrimo this year, not for any reason other than that I've been so busy trying to finish the story!

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progress check 2

September 8, 2019September 7, 20193 Comments

It's been a little while since my last progress check, so let's see where I'm at with those 2019 goals!

Why I Don't Write Everyday

why I don’t write everyday

August 1, 2019August 2, 20197 Comments

They say that you're not a writer if you don't write, but I am a writer, and I do not write every day.

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