Today I read a great guest blog post over on Writer Unboxed about outlining your novel before writing it, versus writing straight-off from your mind with no outline, "by the seat of your pants," as the saying goes. I like what the writer had to say there, and it got me thinking...am I a pantser, or… Continue reading Outlining Your Book VS. “By the Seat of Your Pants”, AKA “Pantser-ing” It
Month: September 2014
Funny Times
I have been procrastinating against this blog post. I wanted to say something deeply witty or interesting, which would spark inspiration in my fellow writers and readers (note there is some sarcasm there)... But I just come up dry, today. I thought of doing a book review for Patricia A. McKilip's The Riddlemaster Trilogy, a… Continue reading Funny Times
Creative Thinking
Today and yesterday I was thinking about what it means to be a creative thinker, a creative person, and how the creative process works. Recently I read an article at letsreachsuccess, by Lidiya K (Thank you for the like!). Her post was about 6 ideas for how we can get inspired if we are not. I… Continue reading Creative Thinking
Quick Blurb – World Building
I plan to write another, more deeply engaged post later - perhaps also about world building - but for now, here is an interesting article discussing the question:To world build, or not to world build? The Building of Worlds at LitReactor Darn it, here's another one! This one explores Tolkien's world building in particular, how it intimidates… Continue reading Quick Blurb – World Building
Confessions
I decided that I want to make this blog more personal. I don't want to just share tips on writing, writing resources, and book reviews. I want to share who I am as a person and a writer, too. Why? Well, I think it would be nice to "get it out." Two, I want to… Continue reading Confessions
Typing Madly 