How Writers Develop a Unique Style All Their Own
Often, when learning to write a novel, a writer may spend countless hours focusing on getting all the basics in…
A Few Cool Doors That Open When You’re Published
Today’s guest post is by author and screenwriter Harrison Demchick: It’s a long, long road to publication, as months or years…
Are You Done or Finished?
A child pushes a plate away at the end of the meal and announces, “I’m done.” The well-intentioned but misinformed…
Important Considerations When Developing Your Writing Style
Our year-long look at the twelve key pillars of novel construction is winding down. We’ve already taken an in-depth look…
How Small Projects Can Keep You Rolling in the Dry Spells
Today’s guest post is by author Sarah Allen: Whether we’re between novels or slogging through the slow middle of our…
Watch Out for Superfluous Adjectives
A little goes a long way when it comes to adjectives. And you can have too much of a good…
What Voice Really Is in a Novel
Last week we began looking at the topic of “voice” in a novel as the 10th pillar of novel construction,…
9 Books Aspiring Writers Must Read
Today’s guest post is by freelance writer Nicolette Morrison: One of the “rules” often touted is that writers must always spend…
The March of the Adjectives
Adjectives add color to writing. In case you forgot what an adjective is, they are those words that modify or…