Yesterday I shared my observations on what makes for a worthwhile workshop. If you missed part 1, you can read it here. Having been through a handful of…let’s say…less than helpful critique sessions, here are some tips on what not …
What Workshopping Is
I’ve participated in a number of workshops (a.k.a., critiques) over the years. Many have been great. Some have been not so great. I’ve come to some conclusions about what makes for a worthwhile workshop and what doesn’t. I’ve decided to …
Smart Chicks Give Great Advice
A couple of weeks ago I saw the Smart Chicks Kick It Tour when it came through Scottsdale, AZ. That night, the lineup was Melissa Marr, Alyson Noel, Kelley Armstrong, Holly Black, Sarah Rees Brennan & Kimberly Derting. The auditorium …
Confronting Those Negative Voices
If you’re like me (and every other creative I know), you have a negative voice in your head that whispers ugliness to you every time you sit down to do your creative work. I call mine the You Suck Monster. …