Cut From The Team | Signs You Need To Cut A Character From Your WIP
A key part of revising a book is making the tough cuts. You might be an overwriter who needs to trim the fat from their story or drop...
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Jul 146 min read
Is "Said" Really Dead? | Unlearning The Sin Of "Said"
Using "said" in your writing isn't a sin. As for "said is dead," it's a guideline that's often misinterpreted as a hard and fast rule.
Jun 27 min read
Balancing Writing With A Day Job | My Tips For Making It Work
Unless you've got friends like Harper Lee's who are in a position to pool together a Christmas gift of one year's salary so you can write...
May 267 min read
Editing As You Go: Should You Dive In Or Hold Off?
Oh, editing! How we love you and loathe you at the same time. Editing is a sometimes tedious, sometimes frustrating, and always crucial...
Apr 286 min read
Getting Into The Write Headspace (In 4 Little Ways)
Many writers have an idea of what their dream writing space looks like. Maybe it's in a specific location like sitting on the beach with...
Apr 145 min read
The Tiffany Problem | The Tricky Thing About Naming Characters In Historical Fiction
Character names can be tricky things. For some writers, it comes with a pressure on the level of naming children! We may spend hours or...
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