by Kayleigh | Sep 5, 2024 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
What do you do if your draft is “complete” but you feel that it’s not long enough? We often hear about drafts that are too wordy—pushing the boundaries of even the chunkiest fantasy word counts. But it’s possible to wrap up a draft and feel the opposite: that... by Kayleigh | Jul 25, 2024 | Writing Tips
We all can hit a block sometimes. Maybe it’s a scene we can’t quite visualize, or a character who isn’t coming off the page as we had hoped they would. Maybe we just can’t figure out where it all goes next, or we’re struggling against our... by Kayleigh | Jul 19, 2024 | Writing Tips
Our mental health can be affected as we write—sometimes without us even realizing it. It’s important to be mindful of the emotional and mental investment we’re giving to our stories and to take a step back to protect ourselves when needed. This is especially... by Kayleigh | Jun 28, 2024 | Writing Tips
Easier said than done, right? Maybe so. But there are a few things you can do to help yourself create characters who pop off the page and feel genuine. Get to know your characters. Sometimes characters will surprise us on the page, but we usually start out with an... 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While the omniscient point of view (POV) is considered a bit outdated today—with favor being given to third-person limited or first-person—it still comes up now and again.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 | 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....
