Today is the big day! Creating a Writing Life released today! I've been working on this book for years, and I'm thrilled it's finally out there. Encouragement and advice for authors and writers Bestseller lists, fame, and financial rewards don’t comprise your writing life—they’re products of it. This book will…
With September arriving soon and, with it, the release of my new book, Creating a Writing Life, I'm offering a BIG Goodreads Giveaway! You can enter to win one of 100--yes, that's one hundred!--ebooks of Creating a Writing Life. The giveaway ends on September 2, 2025, so don't delay! ENTER…
Are you a writer, aspiring writer, or a seasoned author? I'm sure, like me, you're constantly on the look out for resources that will help your writing. Creating a Writing Life is another tool to pack in your toolbox, and you can pre-order Creating a Writing Life today! *As an…
Every writer needs a variety of books to improve and enhance their writing. These are the books I come back to for inspiration, guidance, and help with techniques. Best Books on Writing I've broken down the list into the following categories. The craft of writing and editing Reference and grammar…
I hope your 2025 is off to a great start! Mine has been busy and low-key, the perfect combination after a jam-packed Christmas break. That being said, the past two weeks have been full of challenges. The challenges of writing for me are two-fold. Time and priorities. Since my personality…
I'm writing the final book in my Wyoming Legacies series, and it's a struggle. First drafts are the hardest part of writing for me. While I enjoy watching the story and characters develop, it takes brain power to expand the basic plot points into a full novel. I'm not a…
If you spend any time searching for freelance editors, you'll see several different types of editing. Developmental edit, substantive edit, content edit, copy edit, line edit, proofread. It's enough to make your head spin! My revision process combines three of these options. As an author, it's not enough for me…
I recently finished the first draft of an upcoming Love Inspired novel. I'm happy with how the story developed, and I love the characters, but the book needs work. Instead of diving into revising, I always take several days (sometimes a few weeks) to let the story sit while I…
Manuscript Format the Easy Way After many years of writing manuscripts using Microsoft Word, I've found tricks on how to manuscript format the easy way, and I'm passing these tips to you. I'm always looking for ways to simplify my life and save time. Simplify life? Save time? Who doesn't…
Last month I took a few days to flesh out my next novel and promptly got a case of the plotting blues. Almost eighteen months ago, I’d figured out the basic plot (it will be the sixth and final book in my Wyoming Ranchers series), but I knew I needed to develop it further before I can begin writing it.
Here’s the thing: I’ve been anticipating writing this book for a long time! I know the hero. I’m excited to write his story. But when it came time to flesh the story out? Nothing.
I prayed about it and relaxed. The story would come to me at some point. They always do. But in the meantime, I decided to try something different.