We all watch movies and TV shows about authors who are trying to come up with the next great idea…or struggling with writer’s block. I always laugh…… Read more “From Idea to Publication…My Journey.”
Tag: editing
Writing Tip: Filtering Filter Words
As I’m working through the last edits for BLOOD & HOLY WATER, I am feverishly cutting out filter words. This is an alternating POV novel (3rd person)…… Read more “Writing Tip: Filtering Filter Words”
Is Your Book Done Yet? (Part 2)
If I had a nickel for every time someone asked me that question… well, I’d have made more money that I’ve done self-publishing so far (Ha. Ha.…… Read more “Is Your Book Done Yet? (Part 2)”
www.ProWritingAid.com — A Fantastic Resource
As I’ve been working more and more with beta readers, I’ve been referring some authors to the website http://www.prowritingaid.com for some editing / writing style help. On…… Read more “www.ProWritingAid.com — A Fantastic Resource”
Read (& Critique) to Write Better
Early in my journey to learn how to write fiction, I filled my stories with the huge no-no’s such as… Telling versus Showing Stiff Dialogue Too Many…… Read more “Read (& Critique) to Write Better”
Who Would Read My Writing? (Part 2)
Last week, I posted: Who Would Read My Writing? (Part 1). As Part 2 of this post, I’m sharing my experiences in utilizing a few online resources for obtaining beta readers of my…… Read more “Who Would Read My Writing? (Part 2)”
Guess What? Revising & Editing are Different!
April’s Camp NaNoWriMo is wrapping up and my project for the month was to edit my novel. Edit… Simple right? I thought all I had to do was…… Read more “Guess What? Revising & Editing are Different!”
Would You Keep Reading?
I’m moving right along for Camp NaNoWriMo with editing Love, Lies, & Clones. One of the first items on my novel editing checklist is to share the first page…… Read more “Would You Keep Reading?”
