Spell Check is a wonderful addition to word processors. It helps us catch spelling errors and mistypings. The squiggly red…
As a writer, you may or not be reading consistently. Some people claim to only like to ready between writing projects, others will read different genres than they’re writing, and some will continue to devour books like starving tyrannosaurus rexes.
The most essential part of a book, and what grabs the reader and traps them, is the story itself.
There are two types of filler words. There are filler words used in speech, often called hesitation words, and there are filler words used in writing. By cutting both from your WIP, you’ll create stronger sentences, narrative, and dialogue.
Creating plot diagrams for character and plot arcs helps you see what’s important and non-important in character and plot progression. It’s a great strategy for developmental editing and helps find the bare bones of your story and your characters.
Re-outlining your book is a strategy to help you identify needed revisions in your WIP. This is done by outlining…
Writing gripping romance is more than a formula of two lovers plus adversity, but there are strategies you can use to improve your romance story.
Professional writers write consistently. Every day. No matter what. Most writers aren’t professional writers, and many of them struggle to…
It’s another new year and another time for new writing resolutions. As a steady writer, you’ve already accomplished something other writers…
Every scene needs conflict. It’s one of the driving forces of what moves the plot, characters, and story along. Without conflict, nothing progresses.