Right now, I’m elbows-deep in edits. Every time I edit, I pick up new tips and techniques to make my writing better (at least, I *think* I’m going in the right direction).
What editing things do you have to watch out for in YOUR writings?
Tag: editingTips
Which Writer Rules Are More Like Guidelines?
If you ask a writer which writing rules are more like guidelines, they’ll probably say “all of them”. While there … More
When Writing, You’ve Gotta Switch It Up
Even action sequences can get boring if they drag on too long. Here are my definitions of different sentence “components” used to build your stories — and ways to avoid info-dumping!
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
Why You Might Need To Write A Hot Mess
If you’ve been watching me on socials, you might have heard me mention that this year’s NaNoWriMo project turned into … More
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.