Already as I have begun writing the first draft, the doubts have begun to creep in. Is there too much exposition? Or maybe not enough? I’m not giving enough description…or is there an overwhelming amount already? These doubts can lead to two great big distractions that will keep you from ever finishing that first draft:…
Tag: the creative way
How To Be A Successful Writer
November is a month I look forward to all year. Not only is my birthday in November, but NaNoWriMo is too! I am a huge advocate for NaNoWriMo, especially for aspiring writers. The community and encouragement during the entire month is incredible, and it gives so many amateur authors the motivation to really push themselves…
Moving Forward, Letting Go
I just finished Act 1 of Colors to Stars and I’tm already in analyzing mode. There might not be enough words. Should it be longer? Hmm. I can add a scene here and here without slowing down the pacing too much. Might even help it build better. The only problem is, I have experienced time and…
Erin Phillips 