11 Reasons Writing Is the Worst, But Nothing Else Is Better
Some days there’s nothing good about writing. Everything you type stinks…if you even get that far. Other days, everything flows
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Writer’s Toolbox: Nimbus Note
One of the most frustrating things for me while researching for my novel has been keeping up with all of
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Thank You, Harper Lee
Whether or not To Kill a Mockingbird ranks on your list of favorite novels, there’s no denying the impact Harper
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5 Writing Tips to Beat the Hectic Holiday Season
‘Tis the season! It’s that time of year for decorating, shopping, attending holiday parties, and all-around preparing for those precious
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9 Activities to Reboot Your Muse for NaNoWriMo (And All Year!)
Don’t throw rocks at me for that title. I know I said I’m not big on the NaNoWriMo 50,000-word race,
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It’s National Novel Writing Month! #NaNoWriMo
Since it is National Novel Writing Month, I want to take the time to reflect on my personal writing goals
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Writing Software: StoryMill
UPDATE: StoryMill is discontinued for newer versions of Mac OS: “Mariner will not be updating these apps to 64-bit. These titles
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Late Night Research and Distractions
BEWARE: Random thoughts on my writing process ahead! I haven’t updated about my novel in a long time, but you’ll
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The Sobering Creative Decline in American Children
Spend a few hours around a child and it quickly takes you back to the carefree days of innocence. Oh,
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Six Grammar Mistakes That Drive Me Crazy
Everyone’s heard of the self-proclaimed “Grammar Nazis”. While I cannot claim to feel my teeth grind every time I see
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