By M Alice The mantra has been around the block, keeping company with many a writer. William Faulkner is usually blamed for it. I thought F. Scott Fitzgerald said it. Oscar Wilde, Eudora Welty, G.K. Chesterton, Chekov, and Stephen King…
Writing Routines and Schedules and Processes, Oh My!
Welcome to the section of the blog where the delightful Dirty Discourse writers tell you all about their writing routines, schedules and processes – or lack thereof – in the hopes of helping you find the thing that works for…
Tips For Recording Your Own Audiobook – Part 1
By Rowlf Practice And Equipment You’re an Indie author, and you want to get your work into audio, but for some reason you can’t seem to manage to make it happen. You might be filled with horror at the idea…
Dear Auntie DD
Dear Auntie DD, I’ve been seeing this guy, and things seem to be going well, but he only wants to see me really late at night. How do I know if I’m just a booty call, or whether he might…
Tips To Improve Your Speed Without Losing The Heart Of Your Story – Part 2
By Ewrither I am not a neuroscientist, so take the following as an indication of what happens in our minds when we write. Do not take it as literally how the brain works, nor use it to perform brain surgery.…
Writing Software For Writers’ Brains
By KimBoo York There has been talk for years about a “killer app” for writers, but I am going to be honest: there isn’t one. That’s not because there are no great apps out there, but because every writer is…
How Dictation Increased My Productivity
By Kit Tunstall When I first started dictating in 2015, I wasn’t chasing efficiency. I just needed pain relief. My hands, worn from years of typing, couldn’t keep up with my brain anymore without a lot of pain, so I…
Dear Auntie DD
Dear Auntie DD, I’ve just been sold to a mob boss. Until yesterday, I was in college, so I don’t have much time to put together my bridal registry. Any advice? Sincerely,Getting married in the morning Dear Getting Married In…
Tips To Improve Your Speed Without Losing The Heart Of Your Story – Part 1
By Ewrither This part is about the mechanics of writing – when you put pen to paper, finger to keyboard etc. It is not about the creative side of writing. That gets some attention in part 2. The best way…
Build An Author Productivity Tool Chest
By KimBoo York It’s not always easy to be productive, and when it comes to writing, the road is filled with hurdles, twists, and turns. Sometimes we need help staying focused or finding our groove. I’ve pulled together some recommendations…