Incorporating Critique

Getting a manuscript read and critiqued can really help a story shine. But, where do you find the right people to critique your work and what’s the best way to incorporate their feedback?

Morgan’s 2024 Resolutions

Each January, I like to look at what I’ve been up to and re-prioritize. Last year was a year of reading, revision, and conventions. This year? Well, I think I want to focus on my writing.

Things I Look For When Beta Reading

Beta Reading: From pacing and plot holes, to word choice and phrasing, I’m here to cheer your characters on.

I try to do both developmental editing and line editing, with a touch of copy-editing.

What do you look for when you’re beta reading?

What To Do When You Disagree with the Beta Reader Feedback

After you’ve finished drafting a manuscript and polishing it as well as you can on your own, for most of … More

Morgan’s 2023 Resolutions

Last year was a year of reading, revision, and networking — even if those weren’t my original priorities.

This year? The goal is publication! Yet again, I need to refocus on what will get me there.

Writers, Are You Using Your Beta Readers Wrong?

As writers, we’re always refining and adjusting our processes, trying to figure out what works best for this novel, today. Me? I finished up a round of revisions this weekend, and tossed them off to beta readers — but I might have been too hasty.

Morgan’s 2022 Resolutions

Last year was a year of drafting, revision, querying, and networking.

This year? The goal is publication! Yet again, I need to refocus on what will get me there.

Morgan’s 2021 Resolutions

Last year was a year of querying/submitting, revisions, reading, and networking.

This year? The goal is publication! Yet again, I need to focus on what will get me there.

Choices To Make With Beta-Readers

When you’re ready for beta-readers, you’ve got several choices to make.

Here are the things to think about and how I’ve decided to handle it — this time around, at least.