Has your novel lost its spark after weeks or months away? Before forcing yourself back into Chapter 12, try something different. Writing microfiction can help you reconnect with your characters, rediscover your voice, and build the momentum you need to return to your manuscript.

Many writers believe they need another craft book, webinar, or workshop to improve their novel. While those resources can be valuable, information alone rarely creates transformation. In this post, I explore what twenty+ years of teaching have taught me about learning, feedback, and why writers need guidance, not just instruction.

Writing a novel can feel lonely fast, especially when you’re trying to figure everything out by yourself. But willpower isn’t what gets most writers to the finish line. Support is. In this post, I share my number one tip for novelists: find your people and stop writing alone.