Questions to Ask on Your First Novel-Editing Pass
In 2018 you wrote a novel, and in 2019 you have a new, even more terrifying goal: to edit that novel into something worth publishing. You...
Tips for Writing Through the Holiday Season
Earlier this month we discussed how you can build a consistent writing habit based on your NaNoWriMo experience. We focused on creating a...
How to Keep a Consistent Writing Habit After NaNoWriMo
In some parts of the world, NaNoWriMo is already over. In others, thousands of writers scramble to reach the finish line—or simply to add...
How to Get Over Writer's Block
We are halfway through NaNoWriMo, and you're fighting off the last of the second-week slump. Or, if your creative process is anything...
How to Develop Your Setting as You Write
In two short days, NaNoWriMo begins. Hundreds of thousands of people around the world are putting final touches on their outlines,...
How to Start With an Archetype and Finish With a Strong Character
Two weeks ago we discussed how to determine whether your NaNoWriMo idea is novel-worthy. Since then you've hopefully spent at least a...
How to Tell if Your NaNoWriMo Idea is Novel-Worthy
Something you'll hear many experienced writers say is ideas are cheap. Once you know how to recognize ideas, they're everywhere, and some...
The Little Things Novice Writers Miss: How to Spot Issues in Your Writing
Over the past several months we've explored some of the little things novice writers ignore in their manuscripts. These details bring...