by Megan Barnhard | Dec 3, 2018 | Authors, Writing Novels, Writing Process
In November of 2018 I embarked on my first-ever NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). It was great. It was awful. I can’t wait to do it again next year! I’ll never do it again. Hmm… You can see I’ve got some mixed feelings. But while the...
by Megan Barnhard | Nov 9, 2018 | Authors, Writing Novels, Writing Process
Have you ever gotten stuck while writing and felt like there was no way out? It might not be your plot, characters, or outline that’s the problem. You may be unintentionally sabotaging yourself. It’s not only writers who sabotage themselves; it’s all...
by Megan Barnhard | Aug 3, 2018 | Authors, Writing Novels, Writing Process
Got writer’s block? Have no fear! First, I’ll tell you why it’s not your fault and you shouldn’t judge yourself. Then, I’ll share four no-fail strategies for kicking writer’s block to the curb and getting on with your writing...
by Megan Barnhard | Jul 6, 2018 | Authors, Writing Novels, Writing Process
When it comes to planning a novel, there are a number of approaches that work. The question is, which one will work for you? In the work I do, I really focus on helping writers find their thinking style. It’s really powerful if you can find ways to plan your...
by Megan Barnhard | Feb 27, 2018 | Writing Process
“I hate writing.” I was surprised, to say the least, when I heard this statement from my client. After all, she’s not only a gifted educator and sought-after expert in a cutting-edge field, she’s also the author of a book that has helped many parents...
by Megan Barnhard | Feb 25, 2018 | Writing Process
It’s 1:00 am and I’m starting to panic. The paper is due in eight hours, and right now it consists of a jumble of paragraphs that barely make sense, even to me. How did I get here? I always loved writing. I was that kid everyone told to be a writer! Sure, I’ve always...
