by Sydney Whalen | Jul 29, 2023 | Author's Life, Writing Tips and Tools
Writing is a skill that requires cultivation and continued nurturing. As such, it’s essential that writers learn from and collaborate with other writers. Online writing communities are a great way to find inspiration and improve your craft. Reddit, the self-proclaimed...
by Sydney Whalen | Jul 16, 2023 | Writing Tips and Tools
You spend weeks looking for the perfect editor for your book. You find someone willing to proofread the manuscript for a nominal fee, and you’re thrilled. However, when you finally see that manuscript again, the results weren’t quite what you were expecting. The...
by Sydney Whalen | Jun 17, 2023 | Resources, Writing Tips and Tools
Anyone can write a novel. This is technically true. You don’t need a degree in English Literature or five years of experience blogging on your favorite fiction site to open a word document and start typing. However, fiction requires practice and skill. Don’t assume...
by Sydney Whalen | Jun 10, 2023 | Author's Life, Writing Tips and Tools
When you write something you’re truly passionate about, it can be difficult to go back through and look at it critically. Even those who are skilled at putting aside their emotions as they peruse their own work may miss plot holes or character inconsistencies. After...
by Winter | Jan 17, 2023 | Writing Tips and Tools |
Between grabbing a pen to start your story and accepting another to sign your publishing contract, there’s a deep, dark pit of work that requires a writer to be both the digger who creates it and the landscaper who must fill it in and smooth it out, making it appear...