Starting a Novel is HARD (5 ways to jump-start your writing)

May 21, 2020

Kate Leibfried

Writing Advice, Writing Tips, Fiction Writing

Starting a Novel is HARD (5 ways to jump-start your writing)

Beginning a writing project is terrifying because there’s all that blankness in front of you. Overcome your fear of starting your novel by following a few basic guidelines…

January 1, 2018

Kate Leibfried

Fiction Writing, Writing Advice

Hey 80% of Writers: Your Verbs Are Boring

January 1, 2018

Kate Leibfried

Fiction Writing, Writing Advice

Hey 80% of Writers: Your Verbs Are Boring

The most exciting plot twists or action scenes can be slowed down by dull verbs. Don't let it happen to you! Here's why verbs are important and HOW to make them SHINE.

December 27, 2016

Kate Leibfried

Fiction Writing

What I Learned from NOT Writing

December 27, 2016

Kate Leibfried

Fiction Writing

Sometimes life happens and finding time to write becomes challenging. This happened to me recently and I learned a few valuable lessons from NOT writing, such as how to overcome my writing dry spell. Read on!