Writing Tip: How To Write Teenagers Realistically

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…

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Writing Tip: On Characters’ Physical Descriptions

Just a quick post today on something I noticed in a recent read…

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Writing Tip: Make Your Characters Human

Which is easier said than done.

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How Not To Start Writing A Novel

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 […]

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Things To Do When Your Muse Is Ignoring You

Other than stare at your feet Happy Monday, writers and readers! You know those writing days when your writing is flowing like a magical waterfall out of your fingertips and onto the page and you’re practically crying with joy at the brilliance that is you?

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When To Open Your Story Up To Critique

As always, writing advice is subjective;  do what works for you. But early on in my writing endeavors, I read a book that changed the way I thought about drafting and receiving critical feedback on my work, so I wanted to share my method…

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What Part Are You Good At?

I have an important question to ask you writers on this rainy (if you’re in the tri-state area) Monday… What part are you good at?

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How Many Unfinished Novels Do You Have?

This past weekend, I hit a wall with my current novel-in-progress. I’m not sure what it is, only that I lost the love of writing it. This has happened to me before. And I knew I had two choices.

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The Worst Kinds of Articles on the Internet (and why you shouldn’t read them)

I recently discovered a new favorite writer.

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Writing Tip: Don’t Focus on Theme (in the first draft)

I gave away what I’m going to be talking about in my title. But this is really important, so please read on…

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