by Rebecca Yauger, @RebeccaYauger Looking back at previous blog posts, I write a lot about self-doubt. You could do a search of this blog to find many posts about overcoming fear …
Writing Scenes Like Swiss Cheese
Sarah Sundin, @sarahsundin The scene is running at a nice clip. My heroine is making a strong decision that will propel her into action. The dialogue is flowing, the plot is …
The Seven Deadly Thoughts of Many Indie Authors
by James L. Rubart, @jameslrubart As the old adage goes, we don’t know what we don’t know. Or put another way, we often make assumptions because of our lack of …
Writerly Wisdom From a Reformed “Was” Nazi
by Mary A. Felkins, @MaryAFelkins Conventional writerly wisdom urges us to avoid using “was” in our stories wherever possible. In its place we’re taught (ad nauseam) to select strong, descriptive verbs. Use …
How to Know if You’re Overwriting: Tips to Trim the Fluff
By Mollie Joy Rushmeyer, @mollierushmeyer I debated calling this “Learn From My Mistakes: How to Avoid a 10,000-Word Trim Down in 72 Hours,” but it seemed a mouthful. But know …