Writing Strategy: The Shifting Story of Widow's Bay and Why It Works
*Spoiler warning for spoilers up to Episode 8.
I've had stories stall because I worried they were headed nowhere, or that they were too linear and caught up in picayune detail.
Learning
Tom Loftis: The Worst Guy We Still Want to Watch
Widow's Bay is a masterclass in writing unlikable characters.
How to Head Off Burnout
My natural state is to push myself. To compete with myself. To always strive to work hard and to keep getting better. In order to heal from burnout, and to avoid it in the future, I had to learn how to go against what I consider to be part of my nature. I had to learn when not to push myself.
Project Management for Writing: Tools
Recently, I was asked what online tools I use for tracking my writing. The answer is a little complicated.
Thwarting the Inner Censor
There are so many ways to make a writing process work, but the number one way to find what those are is to experiment freely and widely until the pieces fall together.
Project Management for Writing: Breaking It Down
A writing project is a set of tasks waiting to be completed. One of the most helpful tools I have in my writing toolbox is knowing how to break down any project and then estimate the amount of effort it will take to complete each task.
Writing as Play
Writing can be a form of play. It can be a form of rest.