I’ve read a lot of craft books. I find them to be useful in my writing pursuits, but lately, this beat from Save the Cat! Writes a…… Read more “Stasis equals death.”
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Turns out I’m a plotter or something.
A woman, alone in a hostel at the end of the world is trying desperately to book a flight because her boyfriend just dumped her — 6,000…… Read more “Turns out I’m a plotter or something.”
I’m still going.
Over the weekend, I quietly finished the second draft of my novel and moved on to the third. This should be a cause for celebration. After all,…… Read more “I’m still going.”
Mind the ‘no vacancy’ sign
I just spent an hour trying to find a quote or some advice on how to remain creative when your mental and emotional space is completely taxed.…… Read more “Mind the ‘no vacancy’ sign”
The road to my first draft + Five tips on getting started
If you had asked me five years ago, “Hey Jami, when are you going to write that novel?” my derisive laughter might have given you a clue:…… Read more “The road to my first draft + Five tips on getting started”