Every story has a beginning, a middle, and an end. One cannot exist without the other-how very Potteresque uh? Well I’m sitting here arranging the story moving around elements and series of events to determine the best way to tell the story that aligns with the timeline of events. People think that stories just happen. … More This is the story
I have been writing my novel out of order. There I’ve said it. I have been doing this and have absolutely no regrets. I know the story, where it’s going and how it ends. However, the order in which the succession of events comes to mind I have no control over. What I do have … More When You Write Out of Order
I have a notebook where I keep all the notes for the story I’m writing which is as of now still untitled. Anyways, this notebook has helped me to basically keep it together. From character analysis, backstory, scenes I’m going to write, character profiles, character playlist, outlines, timelines among other types of notes related to … More A Writer’s Notebook
Many a writer will tell you that they do not outline their novels. That is a lie. From the beginning I have looked up to several writers, but particularly two. One is a fellow young adult writer whom although I don’t know personally, has influenced me to keep going, keep writing. I’ve read her work … More To Outline or Not To Outline.
Words. Writing words is hard. If it were easy everyone would do it. But then again isn’t that something we can say about many other careers. A writer doesn’t know he or she is a writer until something clicks. Yup, just like that. It clicks and suddenly you realize that you’ve known your entire life … More Thoughts On Writing
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