Now, I don’t want to repeat the usual suspects of On Writing by Stephen King or Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott although I do have them on my shelf. I want to talk about a few books you might not have heard about yet. These one’s are for serious writers who want to go Read More
Tag: writing process
Camp Nano 2021- July Review
One more day until Camp NaNo ends, but it’s the last Friday of the month so you’re getting a Camp NaNo review for this year. How about that? I can already say I didn’t complete my goal of writing 130 sprints because so much has happened this month, 130 was a stretch even before the Read More
Irregular Writing Tips
While one common writing tip is ‘Write every day’, it’s just not always possible. I wrote it in a blog once too. For some, it works great and it’s needed to get into the habit. For others, this advice is contrary. I can write every day. My NaNo wins have proven that. But I can Read More
Reflecting On Camp NaNo July 2020
For those of you who’ve been following me for a longer time will know I regularly take part in the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) events. Every April and July they host a the camp version. Some people prefer Camp NaNo to the big event in November because in a camp, you get to decide Read More
A WIP Update
This might be a first for me, a Work In Progress update where I talk about things going on and about the book I’m actively working on now without a reveal of any type. But I feel I need to talk about it. The Re-launch of Devil’s Deal I know the book hasn’t even been Read More
Author Representation In Netflix Productions
Are you watching a lot of Netlfix? Because I am. And not just now, but before the lockdown as well. I don’t care much for regular tv, so when I want to chill out for a bit, I put on a series or a movie. No ads, perfect. I liked to be immersed in what Read More
Struggling With The First Chapter
Writing a first chapter is hard. The tips I found online didn’t help me much. I examine them and tell you why they don’t work for me. Read More
On My Mind: Where To Go Next
What’s next for the new writer Tessa? What is she working on now and what can you expect from the writer in the near future? Read More
A Writer’s Toolbox
What’s in a writer’s toolbox? Not just grammar, sentence structure or story structure. Work on your dialogue or characters arcs and create your unique voice. Read More
On My Mind: What I Read When I Write
Writers have their own reading habits and they sometimes change when they’re actively working on a first draft. Here’s what I do and don’t read. Read More