Editing

Editing

The Nightmare and Belligerence of EditingLet’s talk editing for a moment, and see how long it takes before my eyes burst out of my skull. But first, let’s start with a list. Things I would rather do than edit my novel:Shove MYSELF in a locker Punch an oak treeDo a 500 piece puzzle that ends up being…

25 Ways to Write A Sad Character

25 Ways to Write A Sad Character

25 ways to write a sad character. We’re looking at 25 ways to write a sad character and, well– Oh Lord. Okay, It’s happening! It’s HAPPENING! These posts are going to be like brain teasers. Except, instead of a tease it’s a flamethrower burning my brain until it’s so hot my hair catches fire. Or- wait, maybe…

Outlining

Outlining

The Beast That Is OutliningOutlining. Pain in the ass. Children run out of class rooms when their teachers mention it. You groan. I groan. We all groan.  I get it. It sucks. It’s less fun than editing and . . . wait. No. Nothing is less fun than editing. I would rather chew off my own…