by Lois Hoffman | Mar 28, 2024 | Books, Writing
Subplots may not be what immediately comes to mind when you come up with an idea for a novel, but as you get deeper into the writing process, it will become clear why they are such an important piece of storytelling. No matter how compelling your main plot is, it may... 
by Lois Hoffman | Sep 21, 2023 | Inspiration, Writing
I have written 11 books, but each time I think, ‘uh oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out.’ —Maya Angelou Impostor syndrome You’ve heard of impostor syndrome, yes? Perhaps even hid behind the concept with a... 
by Lois Hoffman | Apr 13, 2023 | Writing
With all of the hype over the latest iteration of ChatGPT, I thought I would give it a try to see what all the excitement was all about. I signed up for Open AI’s ChatGPT and asked a series of questions. I have included my question along with the answers... 
by Lois Hoffman | Feb 23, 2023 | Writing
As writers, we’re bound to the computer. Gone are the days of the quill pen and parchment paper or even the yellow legal pad and Bic pen. Today, we count on programs like Microsoft Word to bang out thousands of words to engage our readers, even if we don’t... 
by hspbrandswan | Apr 27, 2020 | Writing
Writer’s block. It may sound cliché, but whether you are a novice writer or a more seasoned one, chances are, you have experienced a creative slowdown in the writing process. The pressure to produce ground-breaking material can catch up to you as deadlines loom….and...
