Yearly Archive: 2017

NaNoWriMo Tools and Tips 5

NaNoWriMo Tools and Tips

It’s that time of year again when writers attempt to write 50,000 words in one month for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). It’s a challenge that started in 1999, and while I don’t intend to participate this year, I thought I...

Take Time to Celebrate 9

Take Time to Celebrate

“Every writer has an editor who tries to strangle the writer before he ever gets started.” Craig Johnson, the author of the Longmire series and a Wyoming resident, said this at a talk I attended. I scribbled it down in my...

Sharing in the Joy 3

Sharing in the Joy

I had the pleasure of celebrating with some local authors today. It is inspiring and moving to watch authors fulfill their dream of having their work appear in print, and I thought I would share their accomplishments with all of...

Words to Write By Part 3 12

Words to Write By Part 3

In this installment of “Words to Write By,” I’ll review who’s vs. whose, whet vs. wet, compliment vs. complement, and fazed vs. phased. This series is a quick reference to help explain the difference between commonly misused words. I’ve received suggestions...

For the Love of Writing 5

For the Love of Writing

I often write about how to get through different writing obstacles by sharing my own struggles. I give writing tips, because I love helping other people, and one of the best ways to learn and remember something, is by teaching...