The Follow-Through Problem
Here’s the deal, friends. I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was in 1st grade. I started writing my first book in middle school. That was more than 10 years ago (and isn’t that weird to think about!) and in that time I’ve only finished two manuscripts. Now, that’s not to say it should only take certain amount of time to finish a manuscript (it’s different for every person). And two finished manuscripts are nothing to sneeze at.
No, the problem is the fact that in that time, I’ve had a lot more than two ideas. And I’ve not finished them before I move on to the next one.
Fossil Words
A Diamond in the Rough
Dear Fairy Godmother,
I’m under a lot of pressure. I have to almost single-handedly choose who’s going to take over my father’s company. I’ve met a lot of decent candidates, but none of them seem to be the right fit. How do I separate the power-hungry from the diamonds in the rough?
Sincerely,
A Picky Princess
Kate Reviews: Aladdin (2019)
I saw Disney’s new Aladdin last week!
Until next time, word nerds!
Evolution of Fairy Tales: Aladdin
Yeah, I don’t really remember how I usually open these things. I guess we’ll just jump right in!
Aladdin! The Arabian folktale made famous by Disney’s 1992 animated movie (and the comic genius, Robin Williams, who voiced the genie). The remake came out last weekend and one of my friends asked me to do an “Evolution of” about the story. So, here you go!
Conferences and Manuscripts
Hey, look who’s back!
Until next time, word nerds!
The Problem With Little Things
If there’s one unspoken rule in writing, it’s that first drafts are inevitably awful.
And it makes sense. First drafts are often an outpouring of half-formed ideas and random plot points. So when you start editing, it can be messy.
What Comes Next?
NaNo 2018: Recap and Reflections
50,000 words in 30 days? Check!
I know. I’m crazy. But as stressful as the last month was, I managed to have a lot of fun as well. As I’m wrapping up NaNo 2018, I thought I’d reflect on the experience and share a few things I learned along the way.
Some of these lessons serve as great pieces of advice to writers, and even non-writers.
Kate G. Jameson 