Early drafts are where I figure out what the story is about. I write to discover what it is I’m trying to say. There are some scenes I write during the early drafts that might not end up in the final draft but which help me get to know my characters. Read More “Early Drafts: Where You Find Your Story”
Seasoned authors share their best tips, tricks, and strategies for tackling their second drafts. Read More “Best Ways To Approach Your Second Draft”
My 10 personal rules for revision. Read More “Revising the rules”
Here’s how to find one and what to expect from the process. Read More “So you want/need to work with an editor?”
“Editing is just like pruning – every sentence functions like a limb.” Read More “What an apple tree taught me about editing”
How can writers evaluate their own work? Read More “Writers, here’s how to be your own best reader”
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”
Plus, the dangers of over-writing them. Read More “How to merge your many drafts in the revision process”
What every author needs to know before signing a contract. Read More “10 tips for working with an independent editor”
Ready to revise? Begin with these questions.
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February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”
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