Author Archives: Dr. Diana Stout

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About Dr. Diana Stout

Screenwriter, author, developmental editor, former professor of writing classes

How to Become Obsessed With Your WIP Again

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

Through trial and error, I discovered the secret to finding excitement again for every project should I lose interest. To finding that original fire I started with.

Anytime I’m struggling with any WIP, I know exactly what to do, which are two things, and they’re tied together. Continue reading →

Posted in #IWSG, Characters, Plotting, Struggling to write | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments

Where Do My Story Ideas Come From?

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

Where do I get my story ideas from? Here are a few places… Continue reading →

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Never Stop Writing

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

After 53 years of writing, I’ve finally found my niche. Continue reading →

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The Art of Mastering (or Avoiding) Procrastination

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

Does procrastination affect you? Would you like to be its master, instead? Continue reading →

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A Writing Career Path: Finding the Joy

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

I found joy as a writer, but I almost gave it up. Writing is so much about the journey. Continue reading →

Posted in #IWSG, Inspiration, Motivation, Publishing books, Writer at Work, writing, Writing Behind the Scenes | Tagged , , , | 10 Comments

Author Envy?

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

Have you ever read a line in a novel that stopped you because the sentence was so wonderful? Continue reading →

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Cover Adventures: Creating Covers

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

Not all covers are created the same. Nor do all authors travel the same journey in the creation of those covers. Continue reading →

Posted in #IWSG, Covers, Laurel Ridge novellas, Publishing books, Writing Behind the Scenes | Tagged , , , , | 12 Comments

My Word for the Year

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Dr. Diana Stout

I determined I needed to spend more time writing and less time on writing-related tasks. Continue reading →

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Writing Through the Holidays

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Dr. Diana Stout

Writing for over 50 years, during most of those years, I was writing on the holidays. Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Why I Love NaNoWriMo

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Dr. Diana Stout

I can edit for 50 hours instead of writing 50,000 new words. One hour of editing is the equivalent of writing 1,000 words. Continue reading →

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