Brain Science: Getting story structure right Part of what makes storytelling so magical is that the brain is a willing and active participant. And this applies to fiction and nonfiction works. And when you tap into these techniques properly, it makes your book unputdownable. #BrainGoals Let’s talk about brains. Our brains are wired to survive and thrive. And it all… Read More
Writing Craft
How to write a good book? Join our Writing workday October 9!
WHAT IS It A half-day Writing Workday where we set the foundation for how to write a good book. We dig in to our WIPs (works in progress), fiction or nonfiction, and learn how to set the right foundation for them. And if you’ve already started, we’ll have a method to see if what you’ve done is working. I’ll show… Read More
Creative Brain Versus Editing Brain
One of the biggest causes of writer’s block is getting the editing brain involved when the creative brain should be working. That happens when the editorial and creative departments of your brain mingle. If you don’t shut off your editing brain while you’re writing, it will strangle you. The Deep Work Habit Like any good habit, it takes time to… Read More