Writing Blog
📖 The INFJ Writer – Lauren Sapala
The INFJ Writer by Lauren Sapala is a book specifically aimed at writers who identify as INFJs (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Judging) on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). It explores how the INFJ personality type influences creativity, writing struggles, and the overall approach to storytelling.
Trope Deep Dive: Forced Proximity
The Forced Proximity trope is a compelling narrative device in romance literature that brings characters into close quarters, often against their initial wishes. This enforced closeness creates a fertile ground for emotional development, as characters navigate their differences, confront personal barriers, and often discover unexpected affection.
The Complete Guide to Editing and Feedback for Writers
Here is a comprehensive guide to the stages of feedback and editing, along with when each should take place. You may not need to pursue every avenue of editing, but this is the general trajectory you should take.
📖 Story Engineering – Larry Brooks
Story Engineering by Larry Brooks takes a highly structured, almost scientific approach to storytelling, breaking it down into six core competencies that serve as the foundation for a well-constructed novel.
Celebrating Small Wins: Every Step Forward Counts
Every small win you celebrate is a step closer to your larger goals. By focusing on these incremental achievements, you create a life filled with gratitude, positivity, and relentless progress. The journey becomes as fulfilling as the destination itself.
📖 Save The Cat! Writes A Novel – Jessica Brody
Jessica Brody’s Save The Cat! Writes A Novel adapts Blake Snyder’s famous screenwriting method for novelists, providing a highly structured approach to storytelling that helps writers craft compelling narratives.
Categories
Writing Journey – My goals, milestones, reflections on my progress, and lessons learned along the way.
Writing Process – Blog posts about drafting, revising, and my creative habits.
Writing Resources – Tools, research methods, and recommendations.
My Novel – Updates on my current work in progress.
Book Reviews – Reviews of various writing craft books and comparable novels to my work in progress.