👩‍💻 Craft Talk

My Writing Tools

From Software to Pencils, Here Are My Current Favorites

Oct 24, 2023 •

Craft Talk: The Five Components of a Great Logline

An Insightful Guest Post from Screenwriter and Novelist Olivia Barry

Oct 1, 2023 •

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The Elevator Pitch Formula

Distilling Your Story Down To Its Core

Sep 5, 2023 •

The Hardest Part of Writing A Book

Is the Specter of Beginning Getting in Your Way?

Aug 29, 2023 •

The Creative Process Is Not a Straight Line

How to Embrace the Messiness of Creation

Aug 22, 2023 •

The Power of Commitment: Why You Should "Do" Instead of "Try"

I encourage you to dare mighty things...and here are some steps to get you there.

Jul 25, 2023 •

Mid-Year Goals: How to Reassess, Realign, and Recommit

How Are You Doing On Your Annual Goals?

Jul 5, 2023 •

Why Do You Write?

Inquiring minds want to know...

May 21, 2023 •

The Origin Story of an Assassin

Building Morally Ambiguous Characters

May 7, 2023 •

Beyond To-Do Lists: Design Your Dream Day with Powerful Workflows

Your Art is Your Business. Treat Her As Such.

Aug 17, 2016 •

Building a Publishing House with Vellum

The Ultimate Indie Shortcut

Dec 10, 2015 •

A Writer’s Journey As It Corresponds To The Monomythic Structure Of The Hero’s Journey

Or, How A Book Is Born

Jun 20, 2014 •

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