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Ingrid’s Story Structure Links
Some people have asked for links to all of my blog posts on story structure and narrative design. I’ve complied some of my favorite posts below. Happy structuring! Arch Plot Structure Handout – This is my classis arch plot structure chart that keeps getting passed around the internet. Here’s a link directly to it. How…
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Once More With Feeling: Revision Series (Part 2)
Struggling with revision? Well, it’s time to dig in to the second half of this awesome revision series hosted by YA Author Heather Demetrios. If you missed the first four interviews, CLICK HERE to learn more about them. Get your revision on! REVISING WITH PRIDE: A DEBUT AUTHOR ON REVISION FEELS Interview #5 with Miriam…
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Mindfulness Immersion for Writers
FREE Meditation for Writers Course when you sign up for the Pneuma Creative 2018 Fall Writing Retreat! When you sign up for the Pneuma Creative 2018 fall writing retreat (which I am hosting!) you also get free admission to the September session of Mindfulness Immersion for Writers Course (a $200 value)! The course is designed by Pneuma…
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Last Week to Sign Up for the Pneuma Creative Fall Writing Retreat!
Admission to the Pneuma Creative 2018 Fall Writing Retreat closes on Tuesday, July 31st! Sign up now to snag one of the last few remaining spots! What is the Pneuma Writing Retreat? The Pneuma Creative Retreat is an annual fall retreat for lady writers at the gorgeous Highlights center in Honesdale, PA. Think autumn leaves,…
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Does Revision Scare the BLEEEEEEEP Out of You?
Are you freaked out about revision? Do you feel paralyzed about where to begin? What if you mess it up? Or even worse … what if you make it better and now you really DO have to revise the whole thing? Have no fear: YA authors Heather Demetrios and I, are the kind of sickos…
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Once More With Feeling: Revision Series
My amazing YA author-in-awesomeness Heather Demetrios (with whom I’m hosting the Pneuma 2018 Writing Retreat) has put together and AH-MAZING interview series all about revision called: Once More With Feeling! If you fear revision, psyche yourself out, or feel like you have to write a perfect first draft, then this series is for you. Revision…
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Pneuma Creative: 2018 Fall Retreat
Yes friends, this is happening! Heather Demetrios and I are hosting our second annual Pneuma Creative Autumn Writing Retreat, and you are not going to want to miss it. You’re freaked out about revision in general, or you don’t know how to do it – possibly, you’re both freaked out and not sure how to do…
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My Plans For Summer Vacation…
I can’t believe I survived my first year teaching high school English. It was a trip! I’m glad a survived, and I’m even more excited for the looooooong stretch of summer vacation that’s ahead. I’m ready to dive right in and get back into my author grooooooove. And because I love making lists (it helps…
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Bring on 2018!
Happy New Year friends! I can’t believe it’s almost 2018! Where did the year go? And where have I been? Holy-you-didn’t-blog-for-months-Batman! It’s true. I’ve been distracted. I took a job teaching 9th and 10th grade English at a local high school and BOY-OH-BOY I have mad respect for teachers. This job is HARD! I want…