by MontanaCoauthor | Feb 2, 2020 | Writing Process Tips
“I keep finding myself switching between past and present tense as I am writing, depending on the severity of the story. Is that ok? Do I need to just pick one? I am having the hardest time with it.” –Devon Fountaine – Answer: Anika Hanisch, Author Coach...
by MontanaCoauthor | Jan 10, 2020 | News, Writing Process Tips
Dear Friends, After about 20 years of helping other people write their books and articles, it’s time for me to get some of my own work out there. I’m making some significant scheduling changes this year in order to finish one of my own manuscripts. Wow! One of...
by MontanaCoauthor | Oct 30, 2019 | Sketchbook, Writing Process Tips
From Anika’s sketchbook: My favorite place in that wooded reserve was along a single-track off the main trail. Just after pedaling across a sturdy plank bridge, I veered right onto the narrow path. The path climbed upward following the stream. Not far into...
by MontanaCoauthor | Oct 21, 2019 | Sketchbook, Writing Process Tips
This weekend’s writing prompt was “Three-Word Sentences.” Simple instructions: Pick a topic. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Write only 3-word sentences. I’ve seen this prompt at numerous writing workshops and always love it. It starts as a warm-up. Anyone can write...
by MontanaCoauthor | Aug 8, 2019 | Sketchbook, Writing Process Tips
I write like I garden. The creative processes are virtually identical in my mind. This Summer Series reflects on the ties between these two worlds. Weeding is more serious than thinning. True weeds are opportunistic organisms that can steal and choke out the crops...
by MontanaCoauthor | Jul 19, 2019 | Sketchbook, Writing Process Tips
I write like I garden. The creative processes are virtually identical in my mind. This Summer Series reflects on the ties between these two worlds. I’m almost done installing a new garden bed. At that almost-done stage, I’m notorious for fizzling out. I have no...
