Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? You’ll only fail when you procrastinate, or let your negative self-talk take the wheel. You might not win NaNoWriMo, but you certainly can’t
We’ve all been there – staring at a blank page, or at that blinking cursor at the end or partway through a sentence – with seemingly no clue how to
It’s that time of year again! November is a great time of year for writers to kick themselves in the pants and just write. If you’ve never participated, it’s National
Written by a professional editor by trade, The Plot Thickens is a standout book to help guide writers through revision and the polishing of a manuscript. Building on concepts from
This is perhaps one of the most influential books I have read on preparing a manuscript for querying. Noah Lukeman, an editor by trade, guides you through a comprehensive revision
It’s actually quite interesting to me how often I see this question posed in writing groups: how long should the chapters be? While some readers love a long chapter, others
Rereading the novel after completing the first draft can be an eye-opening (and sometimes spirit-crushing) experience. With fresh eyes, we often find that the plot can be meandering or lacking
Writing is hard, but the more you write, and enjoy what you write, the better it gets. – Alice Monroe If indecision is your crutch, know that you are not
Whatever your stance on blogging, there is a lot to be said for being able to master writing shorter form stories, regardless of genre. In writing blogs, articles, and short
If you’ve already developed some notes for your MC and antagonist, odds are you’ve already got a few plot points worked out in your mind. This is where we put
Whether the antagonizing forces to your protagonist are sentient, or natural forces, having at least a basic understanding of the type of opposition your protagonist will face will get you
So, you have an idea for a novel. Now what? The most popular advice I found growing up was “just start writing,” but if you want to improve your chances