Nanowrimo: A Perfectionist’s Guide to Crappy First Drafts. Hi NanoWriMo-ers and non-NaNo-ers. I was all set to write a post this week about how it’s okay to write a crappy first draft…
Nanowrimo: A Perfectionist’s Guide to Crappy First Drafts. Hi NanoWriMo-ers and non-NaNo-ers. I was all set to write a post this week about how it’s okay to write a crappy first draft…
You read it again and again, repeating in your mind: I thought I was showing. This looks like showing to me! So, how do you get out of the show, don’t tell trap? Read on.
Every year during the #RevPit Annual Contest, the editors tweet anonymous feedback on participants’ queries and first five pages. This […]
I’ve been so excited to share this! I know it’s hard when you aren’t selected for a contest. It’s the […]
When we think about conflict in a story, we mean two types of conflict: internal and external. Every story must […]
One of the most valuable skills a writer can have is knowing how to write a query letter.
Every year during the #RevPit Annual Contest, the editors tweet anonymous feedback on participants’ queries and first five pages. This […]
5 Notes About Character Agency: Character agency is a vague concept for many writers. To put it simply, agency means […]
When we talk about structure, I often reference 3-Act Structure and the Hero’s Journey. While many novels are based on […]
Before you get to your synopsis, and before you get to your query letter, you should work on your logline. […]