5 Questions to Ask Your Chapter
When it comes to writing and editing chapters, we need to be in two different mind frames. Writing chapters is the art of creation, where we get the story out and take our character from
When it comes to writing and editing chapters, we need to be in two different mind frames. Writing chapters is the art of creation, where we get the story out and take our character from
My developmental editing package ‘The End’ is a live package for those who have finished the first draft of their novel. But why choose a live developmental edit over a report? To limit overwhelm. It
So, you’re writing a novel! It’s a bit like baking a cake, in a roundabout, not very much but I’m going to run with the metaphor for this post, way. You need to make sure you
When we think about writing, we often think about plotting action to drive a narrative forward. However, taking an extra step and separating the external plot from the internal plot can deliver not just momentum
Money. It’s a difficult subject. But come on, let’s get into it. Imagine you’re in need of a Developmental Edit (someone to review your structure, narrative, character development, and more) for your 80k word novel.
Writers and readers often discuss setting as a character, which usually means that the setting impacts a story or the character to such an extent that it becomes lifelike. The setting and environment play an
Let’s talk about foreboding and foreshadowing. They sound similar, but they do different things in your novel and are both very effective in their own right. Here’s what each does and how to utilise
Do you feel like every time you log onto Instagram someone else is sharing that they have an agent or an amazing publishing deal? If only 1 out of 1000 authors get an agent, why
Let’s chat about my favourite, and by that I mean my most recommended, books on writing. Why? Because if reading is how you become a better writer (spoiler alert, it is), imagine how great you’ll
Are You Comfortable with Your Status? Oh, sorry, not you. Your character. Let’s chat about it. Your character’s comfort in their status can say a lot about them. It can be a window into their mindset,
If you’ve come here looking for editing and coaching help and can see that the banner above says I’m fully booked, don’t panic! I book up very quickly, between 10 months to a year in
Have you ever heard the term ‘the sacred flaw’ when talking about writing? It’s a common concept and one that is often discussed in writing groups. So, whether or not you have heard of it,
As an editor and writing coach, I’ve spoken at length about how I can help you. But there are things I won’t do, too. Let’s dig into them: 1: Force you to follow ‘the rules’
Do you want to write a plot-driven or a character-driven novel? First of all, it’s time to define those terms (and I’ll add helpful examples because I am a helpful sort of person). An easy
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