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“Kill your darlings” and “parking lot docs” are phrases used in writing that are not always understood; many people wince with pain and confusion hearing these phrases. However, knowing about the meaning of these phrases could save your writing, as they saved mine. … Continue reading“Kill Your Darlings” and put them in a “Parking Lot Doc”
Over the last few months, I’ve been very busy with work and school. However, with all of this work, I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on my writing journey and wanted to share some thoughts. … Continue readingAnother Reflection on Writing
I’ve recently been doing a lot of editing and revising, and I thought I’d share some insight on what has worked best for me. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 7: Editing & Revising
One of the most important parts of writing a story is having well-written characters. Now I’m sharing some of the most helpful tips I’ve received over the years. Hopefully this will help make your characters unique and developed. … Continue readingWriting Characters
Even an accomplished writer, or a writer who “is there” still has more they can work on. You can never run out of ideas, intelligence, or imagination; therefore, you can never run out of ways to improve your writing. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 6: So You’re A Writer, Now What?
Something I wished I had when I was a young and aspiring writer was some tips and tricks from other writers. So, I thought it may be helpful to share some advice, tips, and personal expereince. … Continue reading10 Writing Tips
As a writing consultant in my undergrad the focus in our practice was ALWAYS on the writer and their process. Similarly as creative writers, we must always be prepared to changing or altering our writing style so as to benefit our process and our product. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 4: Developing Your Writing Process
As writing styles evolve and new mediums become available for writers to share their work, traditional novels and structured poetry become less common among contemporary readers and writers. Experimental writing, while posing as radical to traditionalist writers, is gaining momentum and popularity. … Continue readingExperimental Writing
In all honesty, I believe that Writer’s Block is like friend to writers. It’s the (sometimes rude) reminder to stop, breathe, and review. However, sometimes Writer’s Block is inevitable. So regardless of what causes Writer’s Block, or the emotions that are attached to this nemesis, there are a few ways to work through the mess of frustration. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 3: Overcoming Writer’s Block
Instead of getting overwhelmed by everything everyone else told me to do, I combined all of it. Here, I outline what I do to try and help myself without being too strict or too general. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 2: How Do I Get Better At Writing?