Writers tend to categorise themselves in a futile attempt to understand the writing process, and two of these categories are "plotting" and "pantsing". Plotters draw up meticulous plans before writing their books so they know exactly who does what, when, where, and how. They will typically know everything about a scene before they write it,… Continue reading I’m A Plotter By Nature
There's no chance at all that I am the only person who has had their life irreversibly turned upside down by the last fifteen months. A global pandemic is a once in a lifetime occurrence, and its changed things we once thought untouchable: the locations of work and school, mask-less shopping, and trust in science.… Continue reading This Pandemic Changed My Life – And I Hope It Stays This Way
The one thing I forget every time I start a new job (or career) is that it takes a while to get into the swing of things. We've got to learn how to do the work, manage your time, and deal with your co-workers, and it isn't until we do all this that we can… Continue reading The Rogue Valkyrie Series Updates
Pretty sure "authoring" is a made up word, but in this instance, it means reading and writing. Last week I thought all the unexpected occurrences cropping up to distract me would at least slow down, but the universe responded with a resounding "no" on that score. Naturally, my opportunities to read have been non-existent, and… Continue reading When Your Authoring Plans Fall Off A Cliff
Whether you're a part-time or a full-time author, distraction is a near-constant issue. Social media in particular, which is fantastic at connecting indie authors and readers and requires a bit of participation on the author's side. But the kitten videos you'll see while just trying to update your status are often too tempting to resist.… Continue reading The Art Of Distraction
