Lessons for Life, Life Habits

Living as Productively as a Story

When I first started writing stories I would have characters and one adventure and event after another. The characters were always moving along from one task to the next. But I realized, that even with a notebook full of events, I didn't really have a story. What I had was busy characters that weren't really… Continue reading Living as Productively as a Story

Life Habits

Mightier than the Sword

One of the most powerful things in the world is words. We've heard that the pen is mightier than the sword and we've seen instances in history where it's true. If your family is like mine, you've also seen the same in your home. One sibling is too lazy to say "excuse me" and pushes… Continue reading Mightier than the Sword

Life Habits, Writing Tips

Novel Planning

I am a huge advocate for planning, but I do acknowledge that spontaneity is important as well. In my perspective, planning is about having some kind of structure in mind to allow you to go forward with some sort of direction. I will be the first to admit that plans don't always work out, change,… Continue reading Novel Planning