Crystal Kamm

Finding Writing Inspiration in Real Life
 
  ·  April 26 2024 Finding Writing Inspiration in Real Life

Creative block is a normal part of the writing process and it happens to all writers at some point. Some writers worry ...more

 
  ·  March 11 2024 What to Do When Motivation Is Lacking

When you’re writing something as huge as a novel, it can be difficult to remain motivated, and that is a fact. Mo...more

 
  ·  October 30 2023 How To Plan a Novel (By Not Planning It)

Writers everywhere approach their novels differently. Some of you meticulously plan everything. Others wing it by slidi...more

 
  ·  July 21 2023 Why I Love My Morning Pages

In the book The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron, one of the exercises recommended for stimulating creativity is writin...more

 
  ·  July 10 2023 Reading Your Novel for the Very First Time

Everyone writes differently, that much we know. Some people write a whole novel from start to finish and then read it, ...more

 
  ·  June 26 2023 Getting the Science Right in Your Fiction

Writers have tons of creative ideas, but most of us aren’t scientists. So, how do we make sure that we get the scienc...more

 
  ·  April 10 2023 Genre Talk: Exploring the World of Steampunk

What is Steampunk? Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction that combines historical elements with anachronistic t...more

 
  ·  April 3 2023 Four Strategies For Writing Convincing Dialogue

When it comes to writing convincing dialogue for a story, it’s important to make it believable. Believable doesn’t ...more

 
  ·  March 17 2023 Writing About Love in a Way That Rings True

Writing about love can be tricky. Love is universal. It's something almost all of us can identify with, in one way o...more

 
  ·  January 30 2023 Revising your Novel: Playing in the Sandbox

Before I wrote my novel, I scoured the internet, searching for facts about how to write one. I got all the books, I too...more