A beta reader can offer valuable insight and perspective on your work in progress. However, who should you ask to be a beta reader and, equally…
Developmental edits are when you look at the “big stuff” in your manuscript: characterization, arcs, plot, pacing—all the stuff that make readers enjoy (or not) what…
Many books are written from two or more points of view. When trying to decide if it’s right for your novel, be sure you consider these…
You’ve made it to the literary finish line! Huzzah and pop the champagne! But before your book is published, you need to ask some crucial questions…
Last week, I shared some tips from a panel I recently moderated focused on pacing your novel. This week, I want to share thoughts from another…
Last weekend I moderated a writing panel at a science fiction conference. The theme of the panel was pacing your novel. We had a great conversation…
Sometimes perspective and point of view (POV) are used interchangeably, but they shouldn’t be. They are different. Point of view refers to who is telling the…
Once again, I’m ready to edit my latest novel. Even though this isn’t my first rodeo (or even second or third), it’s still intimidating to stand…
Do you use beta readers? If not, you might want to consider using one in the future. Beta readers offer incredible insight in ways that editors…
Writing advice is tricky. There’s no “one size fits all” piece of wisdom that will turn us into prolific, bestselling, or award-winning authors. But there are…