Five Reasons Why You Need to Watch Ozark Right Now

Five Reasons Why You Need to Watch Ozark Right Now

I have to admit, I love getting into a binge-worthy series. There are a number of shows that I watch, and by watch I really mean listen to them while doing other things. And as someone who thinks they’re good at multi-tasking (but really isn’t), it’s...
Three Reasons to Join a Book Club

Three Reasons to Join a Book Club

I’ve always wanted to join a book club. I like the idea of socializing with other avid readers, discussing the themes of various stories, and decide as a collective if the story is any good or not. But of course, most of us book lovers are introverts, and the...
Plotting vs. Pantsing: The Great Debate

Plotting vs. Pantsing: The Great Debate

There’s a great divide among creative writers on how to effectively complete a body of work. Is it better to plot, or fly by the seat of your pants when it comes to writing a story? There are tons of books and compelling texts that support both sides of the...
Life is often stranger than fiction…

Life is often stranger than fiction…

…which is why I feel it’s perfectly acceptable to draw from anything and anyone around me for inspiration. How often do we read something that sounds far-fetched? Chances are, if you were reading a fictitious story that original idea had to come from...
“I want to be a novelist when I grow up…”

“I want to be a novelist when I grow up…”

I wonder if anyone ever gives that answer when first asked about their aspirations.  I know that wasn’t my answer the first time someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wanted to be a pop star. I used to carry around a Walkman cassette player...