A novel notebook is a must have.  Although  it may sound like old school with all the current technology, having a 3 ring binder to contain your work in progress is a win-win.  Divide the binder into sections: Synopsis, Character Bio, Setting, Chapter Details, Pictures, Notes.  Add the information per section.  It will always be [...]

As hard as it may be sometimes, to be a successful writer you need to get into the habit of doing writerly things: writing everyday (even if it is only notes or journal entries, or editing previous written work) and you MUST read. And not just pop culture books. Read across the board. [...]

Set aside time each day for your writing. Even if it is only an hour. If you can’t write something new, re-read what you have done and freshen it up. Great way to get the creative juices flowing.

No matter how difficult is may seem, or even if you believe down in your soul that you don’t have time, you must write everyday. Even if it is not the novel or current project that you are working on. Write something. Revise, take notes. Whatever. But you have to keep the adrenaline [...]

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