by Kayleigh | Jun 16, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
What YOU know about your world and your characters should be greater than what makes it to the page. If you find yourself explaining every little detail (or info dumping), step back and ask what you need to show to tell your story vs. what you can remove. đź–Š Need help... by Kayleigh | Jun 14, 2023 | Hiring an Editor, Publishing Tips
Not sure which of my services is right for your story? This is a question I get often when someone first reaches out, and the answer comes down to your goal for your work. Are you looking: ✨ to revise and polish your completed novel-length manuscript; ✨ for feedback... by Kayleigh | Jun 9, 2023 | Writing Tips
In genre fiction, each scene you write should be moving your plot forward. That doesn’t mean it’s all about the ACTION—you also need time for REACTION. (These are sometimes referred to as “scene” and “sequel.”) Sometimes as we “get to... by Kayleigh | May 26, 2023 | Writing Tips
“Write what you know” is often taken literally, but it can also be interpreted to mean that you should have a clear understanding of the world in which your story takes place, as well as who your characters are at their core. If you don’t know that? Explore it.... by Kayleigh | May 19, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
Accept even before you begin writing that the final draft of your story or manuscript will likely look very different from the first draft. There are variations on the saying “writing is revising,” but they get down to the same point: writers will likely...
