Some people say that in order to become a writer, you must write every day.
Confession: when I first started writing *for real*, I honestly believed I only had a year or two of left of having to work a day job. “I’ll just stick it out until I finish this book,” I thought confidently. “I can deal with this until my glamorous writing career starts.”
What’s your learning style? Figuring that out for yourself could help you figure out what your most successful approach to writing could be. Read on for more…
Outlining. Do you need it?
Just a quick PSA today on protagonists…
Critique partners: do you need them?
After spending five years on a manuscript that still isn’t publisher-ready, I have learned the hard way that there’s a delicate balance you need to walk when writing a compelling teenage protagonist. Here, and I’ll be as brief as possible, is what I’ve learned…
Just a quick post today on something I noticed in a recent read…
Which is easier said than done.
1. Read every piece of writing advice ever written. There could be something out there you missed! Be sure to order every book online and read every article on the internet before you sit down to write. 2. Obey every piece of writing advice ever written. It worked for them, so it must work for […]
