Archive | October, 2014

New Book Update: Structure Gives Writing Freedom to Evolve

by on October 15, 2014 in New Book Update, Writing Life


My previous post introduced the paradox that imposing structure as I revise my novel gives me more creative freedom. This “structured freedom” allows characters and scenes to evolve with dissolving. How the Draft Evolves by Changing Locations This how my drafting evolved when I started adding new scenes for my new POV character Kat: Day […]

5 Comments • Continue Reading →

New Book Update: Creating Freedom from Structure

by on October 9, 2014 in New Book Update, Writing Life


I love possibilities. I prefer to keep my options open. Too much structure makes me feel like I’m straightjacketed. (I’m an NP on the MBTI if you know what I mean). But I’m imposing structure as I revise my novel and still enjoying creative spontaneity. I never imagined that so much freedom could come from […]

4 Comments • Continue Reading →

How to Make Reality Fit the Writing Plan

by on October 1, 2014 in Overcoming Resistance, Writing Life


We’ve all had days when the writing reality didn’t match the plan. We’ve all started out with great intentions to write but somehow ended up listening to the siren’s call and crashing ourselves on the rocks of social media, email and other e-stimuli. It’s not the fault of your will power or a character flaw. […]

5 Comments • Continue Reading →