
the blog: our writing book of shadows
Share your wisdom with other Writing Alchemists! Have you got a great story to tell or lesson to teach? I’m always looking for expert posts, especially in the areas of self-publishing, author marketing, and effectively using “woo” in your writing life.

The ultimate guide to quickly & easily outlining your novel
Are you a plotter or a pantser? One of the most common reasons writer give up on outlining is that it feels difficult and confusing. Outlining is important and it doesn’t have to be painful. Here’s the ultimate guide to EASY novel outlining.

5 easy story elements you need to write a foolproof novel outline
Just what do you need to write a novel outline that makes for happy writing? Here’s the only 5 story elements you need + 3 you DON’T need!

7 things that will ruin your writing confidence + writing impostor syndrome
Do you worry your writing sucks & no one will ever read your novel? These 7 things could be leading to your writing impostor syndrome. They’re fixable.

Healthy Habits that will Improve Your Writing
As a writer who wants to stay reasonably healthy and fit, what’s the absolute minimum you can get away with doing & stay healthy and focus on writing?

How to keep writing when you’re low on spoons
How many spoons did you have left today when you started writing? Did you wish there were more? Here are some shifts that could help you keep writing when you’re low on spoons.

How to create an energizing novel writing space
When your writing workspace is a chaotic mess, your word count suffers. Learn how to create an energizing novel writing workspace.