6 Draft Checklist Ideas (And Why You Should Create Your Own)

Just as no two writers will write an idea the same way, drafting is a unique process as well. Some authors may draft their MS in as little as five passes, others (raises hand) might have 20 odd drafts under their belt for certain works in progress. When drafting is such a mammoth task, it's...

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Writing Tips For Worthy Scene Sequels

Last week I blogged about scenes, this week I'd like to talk about the sequels to those scenes. If you haven't heard of scene sequels before, be ready to have your mind blown, or at the very least, learn that there is another meaning for the word sequel in the writing world. No, it's not just...

Writing Tips For Great Scenes

If the thought of writing a novel freaks you out, first, know you're not alone. Second, this seemingly huge task is not as overwhelming as you think it is. Sure, you have to come up with characters, plot lines, unique ideas, master show, don't tell, and learn how to use commas properly. And it could take...

Pleased To Let You Know…

If you've been following my blog since the start, i.e. the simpler time of June 2017, you'll know one of my early posts was about the first rejection I received. After Careful Consideration... was the opening line for the rejection and are words that still haunt me to this day. I'd received said rejection February 2016,...