I’ve written a post each week for the last month. They are stacked in my queue. I think they’ll stay there. I opened a long-forgotten draft last night of a… Read more “I’ll plan on doing the dishes,” he says. →
I told everyone — Andy, God, my editor, even the universe (whatever that is) that I will not be writing another book until all of our kids have graduated high… Read more heart-zapper →
I like being part of an online community of educators and writers and readers and super creative people. Currently I’m in awe by #nerdlution. The official #nerdlution button! It started… Read more #nerdlution: I’m In →
From Merriam-Webster Online Sometimes life stops you. You think you can do it all, get more done, be everything to everyone. It doesn’t matter if there are too many tasks… Read more Sustenance →
One of the things I’ve been struggling to get a handle on as a writer is weaving a number of plot threads together in an interesting and clear way for the reader, while at the same time remembering and balancing them as a writer. Laura Resau’s The Jade Notebook is an exceptional example of the weaving many plot threads together into a beautiful story. In this final part of the interview with Laura Resau, she shares some insights into plot. I love the way you wove many different story threads… Read more laura resau interview (part 3 of 3): plot threads →
This sticker makes me laugh, yet it is so true! For three months I’ve been playing with some new characters. I’ve almost filled two notebooks with thoughts. Recently, I found… Read more time to write →