The hard edits: Why every writer needs an editor/friend
Good friends save us from embarrassment. A good editor should, too. Read More “The hard edits: Why every writer needs an editor/friend”
Revision & Grammar
Ask the Writer: Cumulative sentences
The Writer explains what cumulative sentences are and how authors used them to enhance their short stories. Read More “Ask the Writer: Cumulative sentences”
Cut the fat: Make your writing lean and clean
No one wants to slog through entangling vines, no matter how pretty. Here are some common offenders. Read More “Cut the fat: Make your writing lean and clean”
Punctuation Boot Camp: Our ultimate grammar guide
Whip those comma splices, uncertain semicolons, and errant exclamation marks into shape with our ultimate grammar guide.
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Top tips for revising your novel
Key strategies for tackling your first novel revision. Read More “Top tips for revising your novel”
Not to be: Removing be verbs from your writing
How to rout out lifeless be verbs from your work. Read More “Not to be: Removing be verbs from your writing”
Lose the legalese: Make your writing clear, brief, and accurate
Does your writing pass the “dude test?” Read More “Lose the legalese: Make your writing clear, brief, and accurate”
Ponder your words: How to wield the power of language
Carefully weigh your work (and its impact) before sending it out into the world. Read More “Ponder your words: How to wield the power of language”
How to receive critical feedback on your writing
Learning to receive criticism is an important step on your writer’s journey. Read More “How to receive critical feedback on your writing”
How to find your novel’s structure
Five writers share processes for developing frameworks that allow stories to stand on their own. Read More “How to find your novel’s structure”
Featured Posts
The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)
The best-selling books on our list are a varied bunch, with authors ranging from an acclaimed novelist to a former president. Read More “The top 5 best-selling novels of 2018 (so far)”
The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents
Before querying agents make sure to do or not do each of these items. Read More “The top 10 do’s and don’ts of submitting to literary agents”
Successful self-published authors share their top tips
We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”