by Pat Iyer | Dec 21, 2023 | Blog, Writing process
At any stage of my writing, I may hear an inner critic, a voice that says things like, “No, that isn’t good. That’s garbage. Delete it and start over.” My voice can also say, “I love that passage. Write more of those.” Do I listen? Do I obey this voice?...
by Pat Iyer | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog, Writing process
Do you ever feel like a lonely writer isolated in your office? Have you considered being part of one of the many writers’ groups? The most successful writers of fiction, memoir, and narrative nonfiction know that they can’t go down the writing road alone. When...
by Pat Iyer | Feb 23, 2023 | Blog, Writing process
Are you trying to write something at home? Feel stuck? Are you frustrated from the stresses of the day? Try this fast and free method. Unless you work at home, the atmosphere and demands of work versus home are very different. It can be a challenge to make a smooth...
by Pat Iyer | Jan 12, 2023 | Blog, Book writing, Writing process
Are you looking for writing tips for a general “all about book? “The first thing you need to know is that it can’t be too general. Actually, the worst mistake you could make would be presenting a generic overview and leaving it at that. I have a...
by Pat Iyer | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog, Writing process
In school, I remember a lot of time being devoted to teaching the skill of outlining. Teachers recommended it as the best way to form the foundation for an essay or term paper. The essay style I learned was highly structured. First came the Roman numerals, then the...
by Pat Iyer | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Writing process
You’re probably familiar with the phrase, “I’m not an expert, but I know what I like.” This idea works fine for personal choices, but it can be a disaster in a writing critique group. If you’re a new writer who joins one for new writers, the odds are that no one will...
