Tag: writing

  • Trelani’s book-idea breakdown: The first chapter

    Two weeks ago, I shared the first three steps of breaking down your book idea. In short, it’s this: Step 1: Make a list of everything you wanna add (and might wanna add) to the book. Step 2: Expound on that list. Step 3: Add due-by dates to everything you have…

  • Write with me: Expounding on your list + making deadlines

    When we think of deadlines, we tend to think of the date that it’s due to release it to the world. While that’s my starting point, I usually have more than ten deadlines.    In this case, my big deadline is November 28th. That’s the date that I want to…

  • 10 points that made my writing retreat, Between Words and Water, so epic

    This post checks off three tasks: I wanted to share what happened, analyze what went well, and give some type of guide to those who plan to host a retreat of their own. We’re all creators who are aware of the importance of giving other women space to connect and create. So…

  • 15-Day Self-Exploration through Writing Challenge

    Background on how this came about: Two nights ago, on 4/20 to be exact, I decided to consciously do something in between now and the retreat next month. Something for me, I mean. Something to commit to that wouldn’t be easy, but not too hard either. Time Out to Tune…

  • How to tell when you’re on the right path

    This AMAZING ass organization called Deep Kids, here in Savannah, invited me to a panel discussion where middle and high school students would ask us whatever they wanted to. I’m an open book and Trelani love the kids, so I was all the way down. “How do you know you’re…