Some of the greatest story ideas spark from the weird, wild, or wonderful around us.

Looking for a new character or story? Check out the below to see if it is the perfect starting point for your next idea!

See those two awesome nerds right there? I’m the one taking the awkward selfie in public and the other, who is actually focused on what she should be doing, is my sister. We get together to work on Saturday mornings whenever possible, and even though we are technically on opposite ends of the content spectrum — an author frantically trying to put down words, and an editor gleefully cutting them out — it’s still incredible how much she pushes me to do better, be better.

I only have one thing to say to you — DON’T LET MONDAY WIN! It is a vile, devious day, but we shall prevail! While there is no reward I can offer you to soften the blow, there are several coping mechanisms I’ve come to rely on that will hopefully help you as much as they help me.

Godspeed, my friends. See you on the other side.

if you are reading this, you’ve made it to day two! Whether you met your goal yesterday or not, you are back at the computer to tackle another 1,667 words today, which means you are AWESOME. Here are a few tips to keep you pushing, even though it is Saturday, your brain is tired, and Netflix is calling your name.

Happy November everybody!

For some, November brings to mind hot cider, cold days (snow!), and celebrating Thanksgiving with family and wayyyy too much food.

For those of us in the publishing industry, it is a time of innovation, creativity, stress, frustration, and a labor of love.

Happy #NaNoWriMo2019!