Category Archives: Writing Process

Things That Make Me Smile No.198: The Speed of Creativity

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

A quick video from author Laurel Anne Hill that rings true as I continue to chip away at Apprentice. I thought it might resonate with many of you as well, whether with fiction or other creative projects. If the message … Continue reading →

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Post-NaNo 2019 Ruminations

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

This year has been rough, and I know I’m not the only one to feel that way. By the time NaNoWriMo (NaNo) rolled around, I had broken pretty much every pattern I used to keep moving forward and was a … Continue reading →

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Making NaNo Work Around My Disability in 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I normally spend the month of November talking about NaNoWriMo or (inter)National Novel Writing Month (NaNo for short), and I may write about it a little or a lot. This year, we’re in the final week–rather the final days–and I … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Researching Speculation by J. Scott Coatsworth with Excerpt and Giveaway

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

J. Scott Coatsworth, an author of diverse speculative fiction, has graciously agreed to share some insight into his writing process. The Shoreless Sky, book three of the science fiction series Liminal Sky, comes out this week. Be careful not to … Continue reading →

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Inktober 2019: A Drawing Exercise

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

In keeping with last year, I am once again trying Inktober with the goal of drawing more than I otherwise would have. I also used it to explore my tools again. My hope is I will find the tool that … Continue reading →

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