I have recently learned of two great new tools that I am dying to share with you! I’ve been looking for something to help me plan. I wanted high level ideas that could expand like a mind map. I wanted color coding tags between characters like in Trello. I wanted the freedom to move aroundContinue reading “Pantser Turned Plotter: Two Organizing Tools that You Need in Your Life”
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Plantser progress: Some Basics of Character Profiles
So, for the record, so far the plantser method is working. Details I never would have explored before are surfacing and intervening into the plot… Time will tell if it makes writing easier or not. I gave myself a planning limit. No words written, only planning this month. I was worried about losing the excitement,Continue reading “Plantser progress: Some Basics of Character Profiles”
Pantser Review of Mind Mapping Tools
My goal is to be better organized with my ideas. They are organized in my head, but not on paper and then I am not able to see the gaps. I am not able to simulateously identify the character arcs with the plot progression. I needed a way to link ideas together, color code them,Continue reading “Pantser Review of Mind Mapping Tools”
Pantser Review of Scrivener
Thank you to #NaNoWriMo and my friends on #WritingCommunity on Twitter for the discount! I purchased Scrivener because I wanted to stay more organized, and attempt to be a plantser. So here is my review! Note: This is for the Windows Version! But first… What is Scrivener? It is a writing tool. What does thatContinue reading “Pantser Review of Scrivener”
Plantster: Converting From Pantser
In my last post, I admitted that I am an under-writer and also 100% pantser. I’m wanting to change that! Why? Well, my beta readers noticed that in early drafts I would describe my characters at the end of a scene. It was becoming a joke because it happened in more than a couple chapters.Continue reading “Plantster: Converting From Pantser”
Plantster: Combination of Plotter and Pantser
This is how I imagine a planster: a potted plant wearing a disguise. You think you’ve planted a seed that is growing as you tend it. But in reality it’s probably a poky cactus that will never flower. So what is a plantster really? Well… Plantser = Plotter + Pantser Plotter: I think of aContinue reading “Plantster: Combination of Plotter and Pantser”
What is in a Pen Name?
What is in a name? And if you get to CHOOSE your own name, what does that mean about you? I believe names are important. We start life with two. One name is given when you are born. One name is inherited from your family. These names to me are precious and have history andContinue reading “What is in a Pen Name?”
Release Day for Mars and Mayhem
On September 4th, my book was delivered to tons of Kindle devices, for you to start reading! Paperback is available to order! Yes, this post is September 10th, but the truth about my delay is September 5th is the day Hasling became my pen name. I’ll let you read into that one. There is somethingContinue reading “Release Day for Mars and Mayhem”
Vote!
They say not to judge a book by its cover but I need you to do just that. I’m still gushing over the cover of Mars and Mayhem revealed last month. And this month, the cover is nominated for the AllAuthor.com Cover of the Month contest for August. I need support from you! You don’tContinue reading “Vote!”
Cover Reveal! Mars and Mayhem
The big moment has arrived! It’s like the moment the bride walks down the aisle, as everyone marvels at the beauty of the moment while also seeing perfection in the future that is starting that wedding day. I have been waiting to share this with the world! I love the cover! I hope it enticesContinue reading “Cover Reveal! Mars and Mayhem”
