One of the more subtle parts of storytelling is knowing what to say and when. In books, we use text to convey our message, but that text is made of context and subtext. Both are important for conveying meaning, but Read more
I’m embarking on the journey of traditional publishing, and the first step, after having a polished manuscript, is deciding whether or not you want an agent. Unless you’re only submitting to small presses that accept manuscripts directly from authors, I’d Read more
Back when I first started these writing tips, I did a post on five mistakes new writers make. I meant to add more posts on other common mistakes, but I never got around to it. So, this week, I want Read more
I recently opened a side business for developmental editing since I love dissecting stories and finding ways to make them stronger. Many authors have supplemental income because writing books is not always a lucrative business. While I think that is Read more
In the past, I’ve gone over the two functions of scenes and the three secrets of scenes, but today I want to talk about a scene’s cycle. A scene is the basic unit of story. By putting together multiple scenes, Read more
Every now and then, you find a book that really sticks with you. It connects with who you are. It resonates. But why? And how do you make your book do that for your readers? Today I want to discuss Read more
If you want to publish a book for the world to discover, you cannot bury yourself in your writing and then pop up into the world when it’s ready to be published. You have to be mindful of what is Read more
Let’s dive into character development once more for our Character Under A Microscope series and talk about how your characters receive and show affection for each other. It’s commonly accepted that there are five love languages for people in the Read more
MacGuffin, sometimes spelled McGuffin, is a term used by screenwriters for something that gets the plot rolling but doesn’t have significance itself. This occurs almost always in thrillers, but it’s also present in most genres. Today, we are going to Read more
I feel like I’ve read a million articles on how to do a book launch for a new release, and yet I still don’t feel like I have a clear picture of it. Despite the generic advice out there on Read more