Let It Cool: Preparing for Revision Season
You finished your draft. Or maybe you stopped writing because life got busy again and writing had to wait. Either way, the story is done, in a document that feels… Let It Cool: Preparing for Revision Season
The Power of an Imperfect Ending
There is a moment near the end of writing a novel when the finish line comes into view. You can almost see it. The last chapter waits just ahead, the… The Power of an Imperfect Ending
Writing Through Resistance in the Final 25 Percent
If you have made it into the final stretch of your draft, take a moment and recognize what you have already done. You started with an idea. You built characters… Writing Through Resistance in the Final 25 Percent
Stop Editing. Start Finishing.
Our brains are clever. Mine certainly is. When I was drafting the second half of one of my novels, I noticed a pattern. Every time I sat down to write… Stop Editing. Start Finishing.
How to Deal With the Unexpected: Writing Through a Nashville Ice Storm
As I’m writing this, Nashville is recovering from a winter storm that has brought the city to almost a standstill. It sounds like the last time it was this bad… How to Deal With the Unexpected: Writing Through a Nashville Ice Storm
What to Write When You Sit Down
You finally sit down to write. You’ve made the time, opened your notebook or document, and told yourself this is the moment you’ll begin. And yet, once you’re there, everything… What to Write When You Sit Down
Don’t Miss Out: Exciting New Year Awaits
The story of the year ahead has not yet been written, and for a brief moment, it belongs entirely to possibility. If you are a writer, this moment carries weight.… Don’t Miss Out: Exciting New Year Awaits
Merry Christmas, Dear Writer
As Christmas arrives, I want to pause with you for a moment. Not to plan the next project.Not to outline goals for the coming year.Not to evaluate what worked or… Merry Christmas, Dear Writer
How to Plan Your Best Writing Year Yet: Reflect on 2025, Set Aligned Goals for 2026
This post includes a few affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, I may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you. Your support helps me keep… How to Plan Your Best Writing Year Yet: Reflect on 2025, Set Aligned Goals for 2026
Begin Your Novel With Confidence: How to Create Your First Story Spark (Even If You’ve Been Putting It Off for Years)
By Page by Page Studio Do you have an inner voice saying, “I want to write a novel, but I don’t know where to start?” You’re not alone. Life is… Begin Your Novel With Confidence: How to Create Your First Story Spark (Even If You’ve Been Putting It Off for Years)