Monthly Archives: August 2025

« Regular writing on a novel is absolutely essential. The plot and characters may be well established in your mind. But it is a constant battle to ensure that they are not swamped with other, personal preoccupations. » Joan Aiken, The Way … Continue reading →

verysuddenlyreallybasicallyhugegreatoftenjust Here’s the problem posed by these words — they’re boringly insidious. They sneak into our drafts. They’re like breathing — something we’re not even conscious of. What are some ways to get rid of them? Identify your crutch words: … Continue reading →

may the sun bring you new energy by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, may the rain wash away your worries, may the breeze blow new strength into your being. may you walk gently through the world … Continue reading →

“Imagination rules the world.” Napoleon “Imagination disposes of everything; it creates beauty, justice, happiness, which are everything in this world.” Pascal Imagination—how lucky we are to have this transformative tool in our writer’s kit bag! Every day we have the … Continue reading →