1,667 words a day, for thirty days, that’s how you write a 50,000 page novel in a month. That number may inspire you, or it might seem daunting. If so, consider this, a paragraph has an average of 100 words a day. Ernest Hemmingway wrote at least 500 words a day, or five paragraphs. I believe everyone can write 100 words a day, even someone just getting started. Remember, we’re writing, not editing. They’ll be time for editing, after you’ve written. Your next thought is, that would be wonderful, if I had the luxury of time. Today I’ve written over 1,300 words, most of them while holding a six month…

“How should I begin?” First person, narrator, or more academic? The short answer is, it depends on the topic. The longer answer is it may change once you get into the creature that is your written piece. The simple answer is, to begin with the one that feels comfortable. Editing will come later, for now, tell your story. It can be as simple as, “My day started out” … The same thought can be said this way, “When she got up that morning, she had no idea what she was in for.” Same message, different vehicle. “What tools should I use?” First it helps if it’s a tool you’re comfortable…

“I want to write, but what do I write about?” This question is one of the biggest obstacles to anyone with a desire to write. I would like to share a few suggestions which may help you find the answer that is right for you. Applicable writing. You know how to do something that others either find difficult, or have never done. Five year olds don’t need a mathematician, they need someone to teach them 2 + 2 = 4. If you don’t feel qualified to write as an expert, write a beginner’s guide. This type of writing will quickly apply value to the reader. Write about an experience. I…

NaNoWriMo, sounds like a character from a tv show, but it stands for National Novel Writing Month. What started as a project in 1999, now has its own 501C3. You may or may not want to write a novel, but many people want to write something. Whether it’s a short story, memoir, song, or poem, crowds of people want to be able to put their thoughts and feelings on paper. I’m here to help you with that. I’ve written since before I could write, dictating stories and ideas to Grandparents. Yet I know how daunting it can be to try. The nagging fear of what if it’s not good enough.…