How Do You Figure Out What Comes Next in Your Story? (Three Tips)

Published: Mon, 06/23/25

Updated: Mon, 06/23/25

Stuck in the middle? Don't know what the ne t scene should be? Here are three things to try. Hello! Reminder: We're running a "Get 2025 Back on Track"…

[New Post] Why You Should Stick to One Name for Each Character in Your Novel

Published: Thu, 06/19/25

Updated: Thu, 06/19/25

This week's Aliventures blog post Hello! Want to get your 2025 back on track and have si great months of writing? Join our workshop in Writers' Cafe…

Get Your Writing Back on Track for the Second Half of 2025 🎯 ($5 offer)

Published: Wed, 06/18/25

Updated: Wed, 06/18/25

Join me in Writers' Cafe for ne t week's workshop: here's the details Hello! Ne t week in Writers' Cafe, I'm running a "Get 2025 Back on Track"…

Will Your Story Idea Interest Anyone Else ... or Just You?

Published: Mon, 06/16/25

Understanding what makes for a great story (it's not all about the idea) Hello! Reminder: Writers' Cafe is currently just $5 for your first month,…

🔔 IMPORTANT: Open if you still want the Aliventures newsletter

Published: Thu, 06/12/25

Updated: Mon, 06/16/25

Do you still want to hear from me? Hello! Do you still want the Aliventures newsletter? It looks like you haven't been reading it for the past 6+…

[New Post] 🧑 What Are Supporting Characters? (Mentors, Best Friends, Love Interests, and More)

Published: Thu, 06/12/25

Updated: Mon, 06/16/25

This week's Aliventures blog post Hello! Reminder: Writers' Cafe is just $5 for your first month currently (includes all our writing hours, feedback…

"Real life keeps hijacking my writing time" 😥 (2 solutions for you)

Published: Wed, 06/11/25

Updated: Mon, 06/16/25

If life feels too busy and writing keeps ending up at the bottom of your to-do list AGAIN ... today's email is for you No time to write? You're not…

Submitting Your Work to Publications and Markets (Do You Have These Questions Too?)

Published: Mon, 06/09/25

Updated: Mon, 06/09/25

The where, how, and when of submitting your work Hello! "How do I learn about places to submit writing to? How do I start the submission process? Do I…

[New Post] How to Turn Your Year Around: Getting Your Novel Plans Back on Track

Published: Thu, 06/05/25

Updated: Thu, 06/05/25

This week's Aliventures blog post Hello! Apologies to anyone who had trouble accessing the blog last week because of a broken popup ... I've fi ed it…

What to Ask For When You’re Requesting Feedback on a Story

Published: Mon, 06/02/25

Updated: Thu, 06/05/25

Get the feedback that's most helpful for you Hello! What should you ask for when you're requesting feedback on your writing? It may feel very daunting…