by Kayleigh | Jun 23, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
If an editor (or cover designer, illustrator, book formatter, etc.) seems out of your price range, don’t give up! Ask if they have another service that you could benefit from, or if they provide a “light” version of the service you’re... 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 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... by Kayleigh | May 12, 2023 | Freelancer Tips, Writing Tips
Keep track of kind words that you receive and all of your successes—even the little ones. They help lift you up on the down days, but they may also be important in the future. Take my experience as an example. One of the biggest mistakes I made as a young(er) worker...
