by Kayleigh | Feb 28, 2025 | Writing Tips
Most writers (and readers) could explain the difference between first, second, and third-person point of view in a general sense: first is from the “I” perspective, second is the more controlling “you,” and third-person is narrated from outside the events of the story... by Kayleigh | Feb 21, 2025 | Writing Tips
The second-person point of view (“You”) is rarely used in fiction. This intimate technique breaks the “fourth wall” to make the reader part of the story. It’s difficult to get right and can be uncomfortable for the reader, making it more successful in short... by Kayleigh | Feb 14, 2025 | Writing Tips
Unreliable narration is a literary device that can create a deeper sense of suspense or mystery, engaging your reader on a fresh level. An unreliable narrator can also be a lot of fun to write. What is an Unreliable Narrator? An unreliable narrator is one who is... by Pamela Eisenberg | Feb 6, 2025 | Writing Tips
This guest post was written by Pamela Eisenberg I’m a writer, a performer, an occasional gamer, and a nerd. That means my social circles form a giant Venn diagram with Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) in the middle. Somehow, however, I had never played D&D... by Kayleigh | Jan 16, 2025 | Writing Tips
In fact, if word counts are all we measure a writing session by, then it can be easy to feel down on days when the count isn’t so high. Consider also reflecting on a writing session in other ways. How were you feeling before you started writing? (A bad mood can spoil... by Kayleigh | Dec 27, 2024 | Hiring an Editor, Writing Tips
Assessing feedback is a skill, and while most writers tend to develop a gut instinct for it, that takes time. I recently worked with a client who had received such varied feedback from their initial readers that they felt confused and pulled in too many directions....
