This is a page where I compiled all my writing posts from over the years to one easy to find place. This page is divided into 6 sections, A Writer’s Life, Writer’s Block, Boosting Creativity, How to Write, Editing, and Other Writing Stuff. Some of the sections are further broken down into subcategories.
One thing I have learned as a writer is that to be truly successful, I need supports or tools to help get the job done––that goes for all of us. I hope you consider this page part of your own toolbox––the writer’s toolbox––as you continue on your amazing writing journey.
I will continue to add to this page as I write more posts on the craft on writing. So keep checking back!
Beginning Writer: What You Should Know
Everything Else Comes First, Before I Write
To Be a Good Writer Means to Be a Good Thinker
Writing, a Never Ending Journey of Exploration and Learning
Finding Your Writing Style and Voice
Writing Groups: Not For All Writers All of the Time
The Journey of a Creative Life
Novel Writing
Should I Write a Short Story or a Novel?
How Many Many Drafts Does it Take to Finish a Novel?
Publication
Journaling
Journaling series Part 1: Why is Journaling Important?
Journaling series Part 2: What is Journaling?
Journaling series Part 1: How to Stick to Journaling?
The Missing Muse Part 1: Where Did the Magic Go?
The Missing Muse Part 2: Rediscovering the Magic
Writing Procrastination and What to Do About It
Want to Be More Creative? Bring Out the Inner Child
The Amazing Benefits of Free Writing
Creating Opportunities to Be More Creative
Writing Prompts/Exercises
The Benefit of Writing Prompts
Writing Exercise: The Peacock’s Friend
Building Good Characters
A Study of Character: At the Park
A Study of Character: At the Mall
World Building
The Seven Deadly Sins of World Building
Writing Fight Scenes
Fight Scenes Part 1: An Introduction
Fight Scenes Part 2: Physical Difference
Fight Scenes Part 3: Hand to Hand Combat
Fight Scenes Part 5: Psychological Warfare
Good Description
Description Part 1: Elements of Good Description
Description Part 2: 6 Pitfalls of Description
Description Part 3: The Secret to Good Description
Word Choice
Common Words to Avoid in Writing
Common Phrases Used By Authors
Point of View
What is Deep Third or Deep POV?
The Difficulty of Writing From Multiple POVs
Plot/Story Structure
Understanding the Foundations of Plot
Plotting Your Novel By Writing From the Middle
Adding More Depth and/or Emotion
Putting More Emotion Into Your Writing
Evoke Strong Emotion With Memories
Using Body Language to Tell Your Story
Writing About the Things We Fear
Some Things to Keep in Mind When Self-Editing
Writing Filters
Writing Filters to Use: The Big Picture Filters Part 1
Writing Filters to Use: The Big Picture Filters Part 2
Writing Filters to Use: The Big Picture Filters Part 3
Writing Filters to Use: The Finer Detail Filters
Stages of Writing: Freestyle vs. Rewriting Vs. Editing
Novel Submissions
Novel Submission Part 1: The Query Package
Novel Submission Part 2: Writing and Effective Cover Letter
Novel Submission Part 3: Creating Multiple Synopses
Software Recommendations
Evernote: A Great Way to Keep Track of Notes and Information
Cynthia D. Griffin 