You can have the best ideas, but the story won’t work if you execute them poorly. Here are three things to watch out for as you develop your story.
Tag: writing process
Not All Writing Happens at a Keyboard
One of the clients at the agency I work for has published 80-something books. Another woman I just met has attended a writer’s conference for five years, but she’s still mulling over ideas.
I consider both of these creators to be writers.
Starting a Critique Group: Six Sagacious Tips
So, you’re ready for all the wondrous benefits of a critique group! Now, go round up some writers and critique away! That’s all there is to it, right? Well … yes and no.
First Draft Read-Through: An Editor Free Zone
So, you’ve finished your novel! Congrats! Whether it’s your first, third, or seventh novel, it’s still a huge accomplishment. However, your feelings of euphoria are quickly fading at the thought of (cue dramatic music) editing.
6 Questions/Drafts of Writing a Killer Novel
How many more times must you slog your way through those 345 pages you just penned to perfection? Some say three. Ernest Hemingway says 39. Although this post may not provide a clear-cut answer, it does offer another approach.
I Can’t Sit Down and Write Unless…
Though we writers may not think about it, we create a certain atmosphere for ourselves when we sit down to write. It’s a mood we set to get our creative juices flowing, and here are some ways I achieve this writing rhythm.
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