I just learned today that before it became known as the kind of out-of-reach thing that all writers seek, the word inspiration originally meant “to draw in air.” Of course, to inspire, can still mean to breathe in, but knowing the history of the word gives me a new appreciation of this part of the writingContinue reading “How to Inhale Inspiration”
Category Archives: Writing Process
How I Wrote a NaNo Novel That Got Published At Age 16 – Part 1: Planning
As a college-age writer, I meet lots of people on a daily basis, and somehow, my novels invariably come up in the conversation. Here’s how it normally goes: New person: “So what’s your major?” Me: “English with a creative writing concentration!” New person: “Oh, that’s interesting. What will you do with that after you graduate?”Continue reading “How I Wrote a NaNo Novel That Got Published At Age 16 – Part 1: Planning”
Let’s Write a Book (Trailer)?
So you’re sitting down to finally start writing that book you’ve been mulling over for months and the first thing you need to do is…write a book trailer? Seems counter-intuitive, like putting a bow on a present before wrapping it. Actually though, it’s not a bad idea, and I’ll tell you why. First though, here’sContinue reading “Let’s Write a Book (Trailer)?”
Lauren Hallstrom 