Hale, Hardy, and Hearty
If you’re hale, you’re well. And some people like to use the expression “hale and hearty.” That sounds right, doesn’t…
Writing “Personal” Description through Your POV Character
This month our editors are tackling Fatal Flaw #10 – Description Deficiencies. Too many manuscripts are lacking essential description–of characters,…
10 Steps to Nail Your Story
Today’s guest post is by best-selling author DiAnn Mills: I’m all about ways to ensure stories delight our readers. That’s why…
Don’t Get Hung Up on Hang
It’s fine if you’ve hung a picture or a sweater on a hook. But if you sent a man to…
Check Your “Underwriting”—10 Key Questions to Ask of Your Story
We’ve been looking at the many ways writers tend to underwrite in their fiction. Choppy narrative that “magically” moves characters…
A 12-Month Strategic Plan for Marketing Your Book before Release
Today’s guest post is by James Rose: Marketing does not come naturally to me. It has been a struggle to…
You Don’t Know the Half of It
The word half can sometimes cause half a mess. Here are some basic rules to keep in mind with the…
How Writers Can Avoid “Underwriting” Emotions
This month our editors are tackling Fatal Flaw #9—Underwriting. Too often necessary information is left out of a scene, leaving…
9 Ways to Turn your Pen into a Money-Making Weapon
Today’s guest post is by Alice Calch: You’re stuck. Maybe you’ve been stuck for a few month; maybe you’ve been…