by Megan Barnhard | Apr 28, 2020 | Authors
Your first draft is a sketch. As author Terry Pratchett said, “It’s just you telling the story to yourself.” You will have a chance to revise and edit later. To get the most out of your drafting time, you want to allow your inner five-year-old to...
by Megan Barnhard | Jul 14, 2018 | Authors, Writing Books, Writing Novels
Ack! I’m 10,000 words into my book and I hate it! Don’t panic. Instead, do these five steps. Step 1: Assess Do you also hate your haircut, your phone, and your spouse? You might be in a FUNK. This is a technical term for when you just need a break from...
by Megan Barnhard | Jul 6, 2018 | Authors, Writing Novels, Writing Process
When it comes to planning a novel, there are a number of approaches that work. The question is, which one will work for you? In the work I do, I really focus on helping writers find their thinking style. It’s really powerful if you can find ways to plan your...
