An Idea Does Not a Novel Make
We’re now starting to delve into the first pillar of novel construction—concept with a kicker. I introduced the 12 key…
Tried and True Tips for First-Time Authors
Today’s guest post comes from writing instructor Amanda Guest, who is the Community Manager for FastPencil, a site that helps…
Are You Literally Being Literal?
How many times have you heard people throw the word literally around? It’s one of those words that has become…
Novel Construction Begins with Concept
Last week we dove into the idea of constructing a novel, likening a novel to the roof of a building….
Advice I Wish I’d Been Given When I Started My Novel-Writing Journey
This concludes our series asking some seasoned, experienced authors what three key bits of advice they would give new writers…
Hopefully, You’ll Learn Something from This Post
Or, to be more correct, the title should read “I hope you will learn something from this post.” Back in…
Your Novel as a House
Take a moment to imagine your novel as a house. Or more like an ancient Greek building, like the Parthenon….
Advice I Wish I’d Been Given When I Started … Part 8
This continues our series asking some seasoned, experienced authors what three key bits of advice they would give new writers…
When “Where” Should Be “In Which”
Writers are so used to using the word where in a general sense that I imagine many don’t stop to think…