Every November, writers across the world embark on a phenomenon known as National Novel Writing Month. You may have heard of the project, affectionately known as NaNoWriMo. The challenge put forth is simple: between the first and last days of the month of November,...
Publishing short stories is a terrific way to break in as a new author. Finding the right market for your work can help boost your chances at conventional publishing deals, build credibility with a universe of ravenous fans, and help establish the kinds of worlds and...
Writing fiction that readers will love is a painstaking process. Usually the writing process starts with developing an interesting story idea until you’ve formulated an outline. Once that has been written, next comes the execution of a first draft. When that first...
As a writer, I absolutely love reading books about writing. I can spend hours on end reading (and very often re-reading) books that better help me understand the craft and challenges of writing a good story. More complicated, however, are finding books about the...
One truth I’m fond of relaying, both here on this blog, and when I’m speaking to writers who email me is this: the best writing, ultimately, comes out of rewriting. Let’s be honest. The initial draft of your book, regardless of whether it’s the first, fifth or...
Writing an excellent book can be a challenge. One of the keys to turning an ordinary manuscript into an extraordinary book is getting help. A freelance developmental editor can elevate your manuscript, but before you hire them, you need to know what you’re looking...