Reflections on NaNoWriMo 2013
I first heard about National Novel Writing Month, which is more affectionately called NaNoWriMo by its supporters, about seven or eight years ago. I thought it was crazy. Write a novel in a single month? Please. A decent novel takes years and years to write! Everybody knows that. But then I looked into it and…Read More
10 Core Practices for Better Writing
10 Core Practices for Better Writing is the second book in my Adventures in Writing series, a collection of books that encourage writers to experiment with a range of forms, genres, and techniques. This book is designed to help you develop the lifelong habits of a professional writer by adopting beneficial writing practices that foster…Read More
New Poetry in Convergence (Winter 2012)
I’ve been writing poetry for a long time, but I haven’t been very diligent about submitting my work to literary magazines and journals. I’ve only submitted a handful of pieces over the years. Earlier this year, I submitted a few pieces and two of them were selected for publication by convergence: an online journal of…Read More
101 Creative Writing Exercises
I recently published 101 Creative Writing Exercises, the first book in my Adventures in Writing series. 101 Creative Writing Exercises takes you on a journey through different forms and genres. You’ll write fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction while learning practical writing concepts and techniques. The exercises in this book are designed to inform and inspire….Read More
A Review of Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
Do you ever feel like strapping on a couple of samurai swords and diving headfirst into a parallel universe where pizza delivery is a life-or-death occupation? Interested in leaping onto a skateboard that can scale bushes and latch onto speeding cars? Have you ever wanted to go head-to-head with a nuclear-missile-toting ogre who has more…Read More
Ready for Launch!
Hello and welcome to my site. My name is Melissa Donovan. By day, I’m web designer, copywriter, and writing coach. By night, I’m a storyteller, a poet, and a visionary. Sometimes I make music. Other times I make art. Mostly, I write. I’m a real renaissance girl. You’ve just arrived at my launch party, so…Read More
