“Every secret of a writer’s soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind, is written large in his works.”
Virginia Woolf
Welcome Back, Larkspur
2024 is over—unlike my novel 🥲—and it’s time to turn over a new leaf. For me, that means reinstalling routine in my blogging and writing life.
Writing Dialogue
One book-related thing that makes my skin crawl is writing with no new paragraphs. Especially dialogue with no new paragraphs. *gulps uncomfortably* I just—no. I can’t. So I’ve put together the rules I’ve found work best for me when writing, and thought I’d share it with you all!
Rebooting & Writing Activities
Long time no see, huh? I think it's about time we did some catching up.
SMV—Updated Chapters
What if I told you that my book has gotten even better?
What if I told you I've got a surprise for you?
And what if... you click the post already? (¬_¬) Seriously, the suspense is killing me!
Life Update: North Carolina
It's been quite some time since I've done a post like this, and it's about time we sat down and had a good heart-to-heart conversation.
... Tea?
Summer Writing Competition
*insert trumpet fanfare*
Hello everybody! Since one of my most popular posts in IPC history was the Christmas Competition last winter, I’ve returned with anther writing competition of sorts. And this season is unlike anything I’ve ever attempted, because it is open to all genres!
So, you think you can win?
This competition is closed
POV: You Realize You’re an Introvert, Not an Extrovert
Yeah… thirteen has been a wild age for sure. This was one of my many mini ‘revelations’.
Character Development Take Two!
After arguing a bit with my characters—okay, a lot—I decided that I needed to get to know them better. And what better way to do that than to fill out my old character sheets?! Well, um… I wasn’t a big fan of my old sheet, so I went back to the drawing board and found something that will work much better.
SMV Chapter 4: The Larkspurs
Flynne decides to pop by the Larkspurs’ house on her way back from Moonflower Valley, and the siblings interact with her and each other in hilarious conversation.