by Delores Topliff, @DeloresTopliff Many posts mention staying encouraged after receiving rejection notices, surviving burnout, decreasing writing time to increase paid work to pay the bills. Today I’m writing about success. …
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 …
You’ve Written Your Book–Now What?
By Carrie L. Weston, @carrieallbooks You’ve toiled over a plot, written a horrible rough draft followed by revisions and editing. You’ve been proofread and polished. You’ve managed to select a …
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 …