Manufacturing the Writing Muse: Consistency

Recap: I hope everyone who began first drafts is finding the joy in it, and those of you well into a first draft already are chugging along. Did you start with a certain approach, i.e., plotting, pantsing, or plantsing? I hope your muse has been helping you out. If not, today’s post should offer some …

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Writing Your First Draft

Recap: Last week you learned about how to begin your first draft, mainly in ways you could begin your story line. Did you find any helpful? Or did you discover a different approach not mentioned? Please share in the comments below. I think there are so many forms that there's no one right way, but …

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How to Begin Your First Draft

Recap: Last week, we worked to identify your writing style. Did you end up falling into one of the three categories? Or do you find yourself as an outlier? Either way, I'd love to hear what you decided. As promised, today we're talking about the part of your novel you'll revise more than any other …

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To Plot or Not to Plot the First Draft

Recap: Last week’s introduction in the First Draft posts was an ease into what you’ll be facing next. I hope you’re excited and look forward to writing your first draft. As mentioned, there’s one question a lot of beginning, and even more experienced writers ask themselves. Am I a Plotter, or Am I a Pantser? …

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The First Draft Introduction

The first draft of your novel can be exciting, overwhelming, and maybe daunting. If this is your first attempt at a novel, then know by just starting you’re doing better than a lot who fall into the “Maybe one day I’ll write my book.” There’s a power in beginnings unlike any other. That’s why some …

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