2
Apr
2017
Zombies, Beer, and the Key to Creativity
There’s an annoying thing that happens to writers, artists, and other creative types. Namely, that ideas rarely come at convenient times. They... Read More
25
Jan
2017
The Tyranny of “Just”
Writers have a real problem with “just,” and I don’t mean in the filler word sense. I mean more in the way... Read More
16
Jan
2017
How to Write STEAMY Sexual Tension
Okay, so you know how to write tension. But can you write it…sexually? If that sounded dirty to you, you’re on the... Read More
28
Dec
2016
The Dreaded R&R
What are your chances of getting signed if you get an R&R? An R&R is one of the terms in the publishing... Read More
2
Nov
2016
Leave Room for the Holy Ghost: Tension in Writing
My PitchWars mentee said something really smart the other day, in passing. Yeah, I know, I’m supposed to be teaching her things,... Read More
24
Oct
2016
Let Them Eat Cake: it’s the new Show-Don’t-Tell
Everybody’s heard of show don’t tell, right? That’s so 90s. I say, stop abusing your readers. Let them eat cake! Before you... Read More
4
Oct
2016
Scholarship for Editing Services
Something really cool happened today. Most of you know I work as a freelance editor as well as an author, a book... Read More
25
Aug
2016
Should You Quit Writing?
I said I wouldn’t write this blog. PitchWars results are announced today, so a lot of people are writing encouraging blogs, and... Read More
18
Aug
2016
Writing Sex and Violence: What your action scenes can teach to your “getting action” scenes
I had to write this post after a certain PitchWars mentor said that he was good at editing fight scenes, but would... Read More
15
Aug
2016
How to Turn a Partial MS Request Into A Full
So, your partial manuscript request just turned into a rejection rather than a full. Don’t worry, I have a plan. First, smash... Read More
