If you’re stuck on your book, try outlining your novel. If you hate rigid outlining, doing a brainstorming page might change your mind about how you plan out your book. Read on for more tips on outlining your novel.
If you want to get ready to write your first novel during Nanowrimo, (or anytime, really!) then check out our resources — courses and books and articles. That way you can start the writing...
“Why do I need to know everything about my character?” my client asked. “You don’t need to know everything. Just the important bits!” I said. Let me explain… The other day I was in...
What happens when ideas for writing the sequel won’t leave you alone as you edit the first novel? Uncover the pros and cons from one creative writer’s perspective. so you can finish what you’re working on now—while looking forward to the next shiny new project!
Scifi romance novelist Keri Kruspe was in for a big surprise when the first book of her new series did take off — at all. “My Book Bombed,” she said. What a surprise! Discover how she started to turn things around in this revealing post.
Ready to write your novel? Read on for embracing the mystery and taking action… The creative process is a mystery. Writing a novel is part mystery, part exploration, part WTF. When we learn things...
About Flash Fiction from expert and writer, Nancy Stohlman. *** You could call me a flash aficionado. In the last dozen years I’ve: co-founded a flash fiction press, started a flash fiction reading series,...
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by Beth Barany · Published October 8, 2020 · Last modified October 14, 2020
Recently I finalized a novel and uploaded it to the vendors. Hurrah! Lured By Light goes live Oct. 17th, though it’s already up in print here and in ebook on Apple. (Oops!) I found...
You may wonder what kind of copyrighted material you can use in your promotions. Dive into what is fair use and do’s and don’t’s for fair use in business by literary and estate attorney, and writer, Kelley Way.
A fangirl ode to writing teacher and mentor, Natalie Goldberg, by novelist and writing teacher, Catharine Bramkamp.
How careful are you when you describe your characters? Have you ever—or ever been tempted—to fall into clichés to get your point across? If you can avoid character stereotypes, you can strengthen your writing and keep your reader captivated.
Autumn is the season of the metal element, a great time to get inspired and to let go of what isn’t working, including negative self-talk and old stories about your creative self. Gain insight on the metal element from acupuncturist, healer, and coach, Marie Bowser.
In this post, I cover editing tips on how to stage your scene for your novel. *** Q: When introducing a scene, how do you organically place three or more people in a scene?...
Some think fair use is a magic bullet that will defend them against all lawsuits. Others are confused and want to know more about what fair use is and how it works. Join us for frequently asked questions and answers by literary lawyer, Kelley Way.
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