There are many terms for these two types of writers. Discovery Writers, Pantser, Plotter, Outliner. (To name a few). What are they? And what kind of writer are you? Is one better than the other?
Discovery Writer or Outliner?
Tag: Writing
One Step Closer
I love books. You know this about me. I love them so much that I dream of seeing a book I wrote on my library shelf. I am not one who sits by and dreams without taking steps to make it happen. One of my strengths is Achiever. (Gallup test) This means I set goals, … Continue reading One Step Closer
NaNoWriMo for people too busy to write 50k words
Only 4 days until NaNoWriMo! What is NaNoWriMo? Look here. Basically it is a world-wide word count challenge to write 50,000 words in the month of November. I have yet to ever write 50,000 words in one month. I haven't even come close. The most I've ever done is 15,000 words and I was pretty … Continue reading NaNoWriMo for people too busy to write 50k words
Revision and Editing a Story Series: Initial Revision Pass #1
You have a rough draft...now what?
Writing Community Series: Benefits of a Writing Group
What are the benefits of being in a writing group?
Character Sheet–a Freebie!
Here is a Free Character Sheet for writers.
Writing Community Series: Types of Writing Groups
Some people hear writing group and immediately cringe or even run like you are being chased by a zombie. This is usually because they have tried a writing group and had a bad experience, or they've heard about the bad experiences. I have heard my share of horror stories. However, I currently participate in two … Continue reading Writing Community Series: Types of Writing Groups
Writers of the Future Volume 33
Now that my first novel manuscript rough draft is done, you might think I'd start on revisions. Not quite. Often writers need time and distance from a rough draft to do a good revision. I recently began grad school so I will likely set it aside for 2 years while I work on my MLIS. … Continue reading Writers of the Future Volume 33
It is my Blogiversary! August 2017 Book Giveaway!
I can't believe I have been blogging for a whole year now! I have learned so much and made so many new friends through this blog! I love connecting with my readers through the comments, Twitter, Instagram, and email. I'm happy to announce that I now have an author page on Facebook! (link below) Goal … Continue reading It is my Blogiversary! August 2017 Book Giveaway!
