Category: Writing Rules
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Accountability Post: NaNoWriMo 2020 Progress
I’m back for round two of NaNoWriMo—working on the same novel I started last year. Here’s how I ended up back here, and how it’s going.
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So You #NaNoWriMo’d. Now What?
#NaNoWriMo is over! So, now what? Here are five tips on next steps that I can offer you as a published author, editor, publisher, and writing coach.
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#NaNoWriMo: The Halfway Update
Today marks the halfway point of #NaNoWriMo 2019! So here’s an update on my progress, how I’m measuring up to my own goals, and what I’ve learned so far.
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I’m Guest Blogging at Oneshi Press about How to Write Comics
I’m guest blogging all month at Oneshi Press, where I’m sharing insights about how to write comics for aspiring creators. First up: The “rules.” (Not really rules. Kind of suggestions.)
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And So It Begins: NaNoWriMo 2019
I’m 1,577 words into my 50,000 NaNoWriMo goal! Here are the strategies I’m using to get there…and the ones I need to work on.
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Writing Is Hard…So I’m Doing More of It
I’ve been putting off writing fiction for too long. So, starting this month, I’m going to do more of it! Please stand by while I work on my novel…
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Why You Should Write Your Flap Copy Before Your Book—And How to Do It
It may not seem intuitive, but your flap copy is indispensable from day one of book creation. Here are five reasons why, and three steps to help you get started.
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Introducing Lynsey G: Writing Coach!
We’ll need your inspiration, unique insights, talents, and hard work. We’ll combine it with my experience, skills, and training. And we’ll make. Your. Book. Happen!
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Keep Calm and Set Goals: or, Writing with Spring Fever
While I may have been fully capable of crossing twenty things off my daily to-do list in late March, that kind of energy is just not sustainable. Use your spring fever energy to set realistic goals for yourself, and then enjoy meeting them for the rest of the spring!
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An Outline About Outlining. Meta!
Outlines aren’t the rigid taskmasters they can sometimes feel like. In fact, the reason outlines are shaped the way they are is that they’re meant to be flexible. Here are some thoughts, tips, tricks, and resources to get you started!