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... by Kayleigh | Dec 30, 2022 | Writing Tips
As you look to next year and consider resolutions, remember to go easy on yourself. Remember your mental health. Word count goals are great. Number of books (or pages) read is great, too. But so is down time for your brain to be quiet and to... by Kayleigh | Dec 23, 2022 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
Round characters are complex, with depth and motivation that helps them to evolve throughout the story. Flat characters are, well, flat. We likely don’t know why and how they are who they are or what they like. They’re easy to sum up in a word or two. Your story... by Kayleigh | Nov 25, 2022 | Writing Tips
Stop comparing your draft to published work. Just as we don’t look like magazine models who are taped into dresses or bathing suits and then airbrushed, your draft isn’t going to look as polished as work that’s gone through multiple rounds of editing and revision.... by Kayleigh | Nov 18, 2022 | Writing Tips
Didn’t hit your word count goal yesterday or last week? Restart the clock. Missed it again? Restart the clock. Forgive and move on. The more time you give to thinking about what you DIDN’T write, the less time you have to write now. This post is from the Friday...
