In December, I talked about “Taking Stock“, and my plans for the new year. Since this is my first post in this new year, I thought I’d touch base with how it is all going, and a few other random thoughts about 2015.
If you are going to write a book this year, read Paula Munier’s Plot Perfect. My pile of 75 scene cards are sitting beside me, waiting for another sort before I put them into Scrivener. I’ve written about dramatic structure before, but this book adds to that understanding, and helps you think through your story, including subplots and narrative arcs.
Keeping up with a journal is a challenge for me, but I really wanted to so I could track this year in my writing life. A friend passed on a suggestion that I love. Write five lines about your book (or your writing) every…
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