One negative side effect from the self-publishing revolution is the tendency of aspiring novelists to rush their development process. They…
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Showing vs. Telling – When It’s Okay to Tell
We’ve all heard the rule: “Show Don’t Tell.” Sometimes newer writers get confused about this rule. They’ll read a novel…
Continue reading →The Pros and Cons of Critique Groups
There’s some debate about the merit of critique groups, especially for novelists aspiring to write at a professional level. Some…
Continue reading →5 Ways to Banish Writer’s Block
I don’t really believe in writer’s block. Perhaps it’s the words I quibble with. “Writer’s block” makes it sound like…
Continue reading →Do You Make These Mistakes When Naming Characters?
We authors have to work hard to make our stories transcend the words on the page and become tangible entities…
Continue reading →Do You REALLY Have to Write Every Day?
We’ve all heard the advice: write every day. Heck, I’ve repeated that advice. But I’ll be honest. I don’t write…
Continue reading →The Messy Middle – 6 Fixes When You’re Stuck Writing Your Novel
Ah, you’re chugging along at full speed. Your characters are interesting and compelling. Your plot is exciting and captivating. You’re…
Continue reading →What Happens If You Get a Bad Review?
Before I published Gift of the Phoenix I knew it was inevitable that I’d get bad reviews, because any book…
Continue reading →Guest Post: 3 Things Editors Can Do For You That You Can’t Do Yourself
Welcome fellow writer and comrade, A.B. Michaels. Her first novel, The Art of Love, released to enthusiastic reviews and her…
Continue reading →Stop Telling People to Write Strong Female Characters
Kameron Hurley wrote an enjoyable and thought-provoking blog post about challenging the false narrative of women in history and literature…
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