by Kayleigh | Mar 31, 2023 | Writing Tips
Looking to improve your writing and style? Try copying out a short excerpt of writing by an author whose work you enjoy. This is called using a “mentor text” and gives you an opportunity to think critically about and practice other writing styles. So, how does it... by Kayleigh | Mar 24, 2023 | Writing Tips
The best thing you can do while drafting is to get out of your own way. Worrying that you’re not doing it “right,” or that you’re messing it up, etc. is going to slow down your creativity. Save the cleanup for revision where it belongs. by Kayleigh | Mar 3, 2023 | Writing Tips
Strengthen your creative muscles by reading or writing in a genre, tense, or point of view other than the one you usually read or write in. You may not stick with it long-term, but changing things up can spark new ideas and inspire a fresh approach to how you... by Kayleigh | Feb 24, 2023 | Writing Tips
Ever feel restless, unfocused, or unable to find a rhythm while you write? Try writing in quick sprints! Set a timer for ~15 minutes and focus only on drafting/editing for that time. When the timer goes off, take a break or reset the timer and go again. Why? Giving... by Kayleigh | Jan 27, 2023 | Writing Tips
Stuck on a scene or need to research something in order to flesh out the details in your story? It’s OK to make a note to come back later so you can keep writing. Even in publishing there’s an abbreviation used for placeholder text—“TK,” which means “to... by Kayleigh | Jan 13, 2023 | Publishing Tips, Writing Tips
For self-publishers, editing and cover art costs can be a huge financial hit. Developing a savings plan as soon as you start drafting a new novel can be a way to get ahead of those costs so that you’re ready when the time comes to invest in professional services. Most...
