The more characters you have, the more important it is to remind us what they look like. It’s not enough to tell us once.
Writing
The Importance of Story Structure
Forget the Hero’s Journey, in my experience, there’s so much more to story structure. it’s much more about HOW you tell the story.
How to Turn Your Half-Finished Novel into a Completed Manuscript
I’m offering a series of free webinars called How to Turn Your Half-Finished Novel into a Completed Manuscript.
Please Don’t Send Your NaNoWriMo Manuscript to Agents
Apparently there is a whole contingent out there who send their NaNoWriMo Manuscript to agents starting December 1. WTF? Seriously.
Lessons in Specificity From “Less”
What can we, as writers, glean from Greer’s masterful use of descriptive language? The answer lies in specificity.
Dealing with Your Inner Critic
Recognizing and dealing with your inner critic is one of the most important things you can do as a writer. That little beast will shut you down every time if […]
Tracking Progress Beyond the First Draft
When we’re done with the first draft, how do you continue tracking progress as you work and keep yourself motivated?