by Kayleigh | Apr 5, 2024 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
While the omniscient point of view (POV) is considered a bit outdated today—with favor being given to third-person limited or first-person—it still comes up now and again. And with it there is the danger of head-hopping, or jumping from one perspective to another. Why... 
by Kayleigh | Mar 8, 2024 | Marketing Tips, Publishing Tips
When looking for comps, stop seeking exact matches and look instead for books that relate to your themes, plot, style and voice, characters, and the general structure of the journey or tale you’re telling. Let’s back up: What’s a comp? Comparison (“comp”) titles... 
by Kayleigh | Mar 1, 2024 | Editing Tips
A vague pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun could be referring to multiple antecedents. This lack of clarity can lead to confusion, especially in scenes with a lot of people speaking/acting or in scenes with a lot of action, such as a fight. I spot vague pronouns... 
by Kayleigh | Feb 23, 2024 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
Revising a first (or second or third) draft can feel overwhelming. Make it easier on yourself by working in pieces—or passes. Rather than trying to fix plot holes alongside misplaced commas, instead deal with the big problems first and work your way down to typos.... 
by Kayleigh | Feb 16, 2024 | Writing Tips
Repeating character names throughout a conversation can come across as stiff and ingenuous. (Or worse! It could invoke memories of that old, terrible flirting tip that using someone’s name over and over when talking to them lets them know you’re really...