by Christina Miller, @CLMillerbooks Sometimes both our flowers and our books just need a good pruning. This fall, the church ladies decided to pull out all the old landscaping and …
Three Tips for Starting a Revision
By Mandy Boerma, @mandyboerma Finishing the first draft of your story is incredibly satisfying and an event to be celebrated. Except now the work begins. At least for me. My …
Beats: Historical Fiction Essentials
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Writing dialogue beats into a novel is vital. The donkey halted and looked at his rider. “Why have you beaten me three times?” “You’ve made me …
Benefits of Using Action Beats With Dialogue
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan When you pick up a new book, what keeps you turning the pages? For many, it’s the dialogue, which is the best way to learn about …
Pro Editor Tips and Tricks
by Christina Miller, @CLMillerbooks Editing is hard, but Microsoft Word functions can make it easier. Here are some Word functions for authors to use as we edit. Problem: My ms …