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”
Revision & Grammar
Career Chops: Do I really need an editor?
Spoiler alert: Yes. Read More “Career Chops: Do I really need an editor?”
The top 10 golden rules of self-editing
Use these self-editing tips for success. Read More “The top 10 golden rules of self-editing”
Good grief: Seven stages of manuscript drafts
Seven discrete stages of manuscript grief can lead to ultimate success. Read More “Good grief: Seven stages of manuscript drafts”
James Bennet: The big ideas
Editor James Bennet came from an unconventional magazine background. No wonder he shook up the mix at The Atlantic. Read More “James Bennet: The big ideas”
Ed talk
Edits that look like bloodshed are ultimately lifesavers. Read More “Ed talk”
Revision: check!
Customize your own rules for revision. Read More “Revision: check!”
7 editing questions that will improve your work
Review this checklist to improve your chances of getting a story published. Read More “7 editing questions that will improve your work”
To trim, focus on the story points readers need
If you need to compress your fiction, consider the information that is truly needed—or not needed Read More “To trim, focus on the story points readers need”
Featured Posts
How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted how writers write, what editors want to publish, and how books are sold. Read More “How COVID-19 will affect the publishing industry”
How to (realistically) make six figures as a writer
How one author brings home six figures each year without a day job – and how you can, too. Read More “How to (realistically) make six figures as a writer”
Resurrect your darlings: How to recycle deleted material from your manuscript
Why trash your deleted pages when you can publish them? Read More “Resurrect your darlings: How to recycle deleted material from your manuscript”