6 Steps to Editing Your Novel: An Unconventional Guide by Keri Kruspe
Every novelist needs to edit their novel. Here are 6 steps to editing your novel, an unconventional guide by sci-fi romance novelist, Keri Kruspe.
Every novelist needs to edit their novel. Here are 6 steps to editing your novel, an unconventional guide by sci-fi romance novelist, Keri Kruspe.
This post is on thought of editing your novel overwhelming you… Q: How do I avoid feeling overwhelmed at the thought of editing my novel?
Ezra and I will run a free webinar in December as a lead-in to our January EDIT YOUR NOVEL class. So we want to know what is your #1 challenge in editing your novel. Thanks!...
You want to be a better novelist but it can be hard to answer the question: what kind of feedback would you like? Discover the types of editing you can expect as you work to improve your drafts from novelist Willow Woodford.
Hope you’re well and had a chance to witness the eclipse this week, live or online. I only caught a sliver of the partially eclipsed sun through the Oakland fog and it was marvelous....
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published January 5, 2026 · Last modified January 12, 2026
How Much Science in Your Sci-Fi Stories? – How To Write the Future podcast, epsiode 186 *** “Go ahead and base your sci-fi entirely on your own imagination, whatever science that you want to...
How to Subtly Weave Themes Into Your Story shows four techniques, questions, tension, symbols, and perspectives to enrich your narrative.
Tricking Yourself into Writing Habits with LA Bourgeois – How To Write the Future podcast episode 175 *** “I am a horrible little goblin like that, and it’s just what happens. So I have...
In “Should Your Next Book Be a Series? Here’s How to Tell,” discover key clues your story is ready to grow beyond one novel.
HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
by Kerry-Ann McDade · Published October 6, 2025 · Last modified November 4, 2025
Revisiting Your Story World Diagnosis: What Stage Are You In? – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 173 *** “Your biggest challenge is how to start, how to overcome confusion and overwhelm, and...
Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Are you ready to commit to your dream of becoming a published author? Then apply for the Fall 2025 Session of the Next...
Interview with Kathryn Nelson, Fantasy Novelist – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 161 *** “So you see that the main characters’ relationship develop. You see how their country’s changing, their themes of...
Quick Tips for Writing Your Character’s Identity – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 159 *** “Get to know the people, read the history, talk to the people as people. But not as...
How to Craft AI and Robot Characters in Your Fiction – How To Write the Future podcast, episode 157 *** “So I haven’t yet pulled in any ethical or moral dilemmas that would...
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