How to finish your manuscript in 3 steps
That’s right. 3 steps. You’re probably reading this thinking I’m off the wall crazy. So let me explain. The ideas...
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How I turned a boring chapter into something meaningful
Happy Valentine’s Day! It is my hope that you truly focus on the positive today. My mom taught...
Continue Reading →When you have little time to write: 4 tips
I’m married with two little girls who love to demand my attention. Sometimes I feel like I have three kids...
Continue Reading →5 tips to combat Writer’s Block
Every writer encounters writer’s block. That dreaded moment while working on your work in progress when you hit those...
Continue Reading →What makes a great story? The little things
What makes a great story? Plot. What drives plot forward, besides a strong, identifiable goal? Character conflict, Misunderstandings, High Stakes) You...
Continue Reading →10 words to eliminate from your manuscript
There are multiple words I search for and delete from my writing as much as possible, during my editing...
Continue Reading →5 Reasons why writers should read
Writerly Debate #1: To read or not to read This should not be a debate, but somehow, it has turned...
Continue Reading →How to take your writing to the next level Part 2
Realizing or recognizing poor writing issues and bad habits is easy. Resolving the issues on the other hand, is like...
Continue Reading →7 things that will doom your novel (& How to avoid them!)
This Reblog is an extremely informative, (and humorous) post from The Writer’s Dig. Guest post by James Scott Bell. If...
Continue Reading →How to take your writing to the next level Pt 1
Taking your writing to the next level is hard. Ask any writer who has been seriously pursuing writing for more than a...
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