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Tina Fey’s Improvisation Rules for Writing
Say yes—to the idea, the work, the risk. Commit, speak with conviction, and trust the process. Writing isn’t about perfection; it’s about purpose, persistence, and discovering the next brave yes. ...
Jane’s List of Helpful Writing Books
A curated list of enduring writing guides—craft, structure, voice, and faith—books I return to again and again, offering wisdom that still resonates for writers working today. ...
Jane and Craig Talk About Writing
On September 8, 2021 Jane was joined by Craig Johnson (best-selling author of the Longmire mystery novels) for a Zoom meeting to discuss how they develop a new storyline and the challenges they have faced to be a successful writer. ...
Storytelling Tips from Three Experts
Jane was joined by Craig Johnson (Daughter of the Morning Star — Longmire fame) and Lakota writer David Heska Wanbli Weiden (Winter Counts) for a Zoom meeting in which was titled "Conversation on Writing Native." The event was hosted by Sunriver Books and Music in ...
Storytelling Tips – Vexed and Blessed
Writing historical novels is both gift and struggle—rich with discovery, frustration, and faith. The middle is hard, but boulders can become bridges if we keep walking forward. ...
Storytelling Tips – Writing Historical Novels
A practical, encouraging roadmap for writing historical fiction—start with a question, write with purpose, trust structure over perfection, push through the middle, finish strong, revise wisely, and send your story into the world. ...
Storytelling Tips – Groping
Writing historical fiction is an act of discovery—researching, questioning, and “groping” toward truth. Not knowing everything becomes the gift, allowing unexpected finds to shape the story and deepen our understanding of humanity. ...
