6 Writing Craft Books That Transformed My Approach to Storytelling
When I first started writing, I thought storytelling was all about inspiration. But the more I wrote, the more I realized that great stories aren’t just born—they’re built. Studying the craft helped me bridge the gap between my ideas and a structured, compelling novel. The books below have been instrumental in shaping my approach to writing. Whether you’re struggling with structure, character development, or outlining, these resources provide invaluable guidance. In this blog post I will briefly review 6 writing craft books, their key takeaways and how they’ve helped me.
My Writing Goals and How I Plan to Reach Them
Writing a novel is a marathon, not a sprint—but having clear goals keeps me on track. As I dive deeper into my book, I want to set realistic targets to stay accountable and make steady progress. I struggle with ADHD and anxiety (plus a generous helping of depression on the side), so I know I need concrete objectives to keep myself on course while being mindful of my mental health. Writing is inherently challenging, and if I set overly ambitious goals, I risk triggering anxiety and spiraling. On the other hand, if my goals are too lax, I may never finish. In this post, I’ll share my word count targets, writing strategies, and how I plan to stay consistent.
The Inspiration Behind My Novel
Every story begins with a spark—an idea, a moment, or a feeling that refuses to let go. For me, the journey of writing my debut novel started with a single, persistent thought that grew into something much bigger. In this post, I want to take you behind the scenes of what inspired my novel, how the idea evolved, and why I felt compelled to write this story.
Categories
Writing Journey – My goals, milestones, reflections on my progress, and lessons learned along the way.
Writing Process – Blog posts about drafting, revising, and my creative habits.
Writing Resources – Tools, research methods, and recommendations.
My Novel – Updates on my current work in progress.
Book Reviews – Reviews of various writing craft books and comparable novels to my work in progress.