by Kayleigh | Nov 10, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
Murray’s quote is one that’s commonly referenced (sometimes stated as “writing is revising” or some other variation). However you’ve heard them said, these are three simple words of hard truth. While everyone has their own process, the... by Kayleigh | Nov 3, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
When transitioning from your drafting phase to revision, it can be useful to approach your changes from the biggest level of edits (plot holes, character development, etc.) first and work your way down to the smallest edits, like grammar and punctuation. In other... by Kayleigh | Aug 18, 2023 | Writing Tips
You’ve likely heard the advice that you shouldn’t write as you speak. When we talk, our sentences are often clipped, full of pauses or ums and ahs, and depending on how quickly our mind is moving, those sentences may go off in a variety of directions... by Kayleigh | Jul 21, 2023 | Writing Tips
Don’t be afraid to get rough with your characters, even if—no, especially if—you love them. If you make their path too easy, your novel will suffer. Why? Because characters who are perfect, or who effortlessly overcome those plot twists, are boring. It’s a common slip... by Kayleigh | Jul 14, 2023 | Writing Tips
Think of your story like a puzzle. We don’t put pieces together in a specific order. Some people dive in, some look for corners or edges, working inward. The full picture will come together eventually—just start building out the parts you can easily... by Kayleigh | Jul 7, 2023 | Writing Tips
Writing one scene but thinking of another? You risk losing a great idea if you force yourself to work on one thing when your mind is itching to work through other ideas. Trust your creative gut and make a note that you’ll come back to the first scene or section...
