How Do You Create Time to Read (and Write)?

by Lewis / November 20, 2018 / Inspiration

Stephen King was right…

“If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.”

To that end, I have a confession to make.

I haven’t been reading lately. My stack of “books to read” keeps growing, but rarely does anything get taken off it. Every night I sit down for bed having stared at my computer screen all day, never finding the time to finish the last book I started over a month ago. What’s so unfortunate about this is that my writing has suffered as well.

How to Survive NaNoWriMo When You Don’t Know What to Write

by Lewis / November 13, 2018 / NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo is about getting as much done in as little time as possible.

With a 50,000 word goal and only 30 days to finish, NaNoWriMo can be intimidating. However, having done NaNoWriMo myself and seen many others do it over the years I can confirm that, while difficult, it is in fact achievable!

Of course, that’s only true if you never get stuck. With such a restricted amount of time, each hour you write needs to be used to the fullest. Maximizing your writing time is key. So what do you do when you’re stuck thinking: “What should I write next?”

V for Vendetta (2005): The Movie Structure Archives

by Lewis / November 9, 2018 / Movie Structure Archives

Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Writer: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Director: James McTeigue

7 Tricks for Writing Your First Novel

by Lewis / November 6, 2018 / Inspiration, Other

The hardest novel you’ll ever write is your first.

Between brainstorming, creating your first draft, and all the editing that follows, it can seem like you’ll never finish your first novel. Worst of all, this feeling of overwhelm has doomed many stories and fledgling authors alike.

However, there are ways to make writing your first novel easier, from gamifying your writing habits to cultivating your inspiration. You may be learning to write while writing your first novel, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the journey of writing a debut novel!

How to Prepare for NaNoWriMo in One Hour

by Lewis / October 30, 2018 / NaNoWriMo

We’re approaching the final day…

With just under 48 hours left before November begins, I don’t blame you if you’re nervous. National Novel Writing Month is a huge event, one that carries with it pitfalls, prestige, and personal growth—all in only one month! That’s a big challenge to commit to, but as a NaNoWriMo veteran, I’m here to help you prepare!

Below I’ve outlined a list of simple tasks you can complete in one hour to make your journey to 50k just a bit easier. That way, even if you have a thousand other things to do you can still squeeze in some last minute preparation. So, pull out a timer, put your doubts and fears away, and get ready to jumpstart your NaNoWriMo journey!