Kill Your Darlings, But Do It With Love

En inglés11 sept 2026 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube

"Kill your darlings" survives because it sounds brutal, not because it's accurate. Here's why the real skill isn't cutting your best work, it's...

#writing tips

What Kind of Editing is Right For You?

En inglés13 mar 2026 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube

You’re going to be putting a lot of time and effort into your book, so it’s important that it’s as good as it can be. With all the different types of...

#self-publishing, #traditional publishing

How do you fix plot holes?

En inglés13 feb 2026 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube

“Hello, I was writing my book and I realised that I had two plot holes that need fixing. I am not good at fixing plot holes so I tried to find...

#plotting, #revision, #writing tips

What’s the best way to edit my writing without feeling overwhelmed?

En inglés12 ene 2026 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube

“How do I know when I’ve done enough editing and my story’s actually ready to show to other people? I always feel like there’s more I could fix, but...

#productivity, #writing tips

How do I develop story pacing?

En inglés22 dic 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube

“As a writer, we basically know the major beats before starting writing, but readers don’t, and we sometimes might slip too deep into things when the...

#plotting, #writing tips

What Is a Beta Reader and How Do I Find One?

En inglés19 dic 2025 | por Rowena Wiseman

You’ve finished your book, and it’s your best work to date! You’re sure people are going to love it. But, before you start sending it off to agents...

#reading, #writing community

5 Editing Tips to Revise and Strengthen Your Dialogue

En inglés28 nov 2025 | por Arthur Franz IV

I recently revised a story from almost a quarter century ago. As I dug through this monument to writers’ past, I was pleased with the quality of the...

#character development, #dialogue, #writing tips

What can I do when I get stuck on a scene?

En inglés27 oct 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube

“I’m stuck on a scene. I know what needs to happen, but every time I try to write it, it stalls. What can I do to get unstuck?” Every time I get one...

#character development, #plotting, #writing tips

How To Story Edit Like A Pro

En inglés26 sept 2025 | por Kristina Stanley

It’s an amazing accomplishment to write a novel. Many people start one, but you’ve actually finished one and have a shiny new first draft! As an...

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4 Tips For Reading Your Novel for the Very First Time

En inglés18 sept 2025 | por Crystal Kamm

Everyone writes differently; that much we know. Some people write a whole novel from start to finish and then read it, make a few minor changes, and...

How can I streamline my editing process?

En inglés30 abr 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube

“How can I make my editing process quicker and less stressful? I feel like I’m spending way too much time on it and not really getting anywhere, so...

#goals, #productivity

Revising your Novel: Playing in the Sandbox

En inglés25 abr 2025 | por Crystal Kamm

Before I wrote my novel, I scoured the internet, searching for facts about how to write one. I got all the books, I took all the seminars, and I...

#plotting, #writing tips

Writer’s Critique Groups and How to Form Them

En inglés18 abr 2025 | por Summer Keown

You’ve been writing on your own for some time now, perhaps sharing with friends and family occasionally. Maybe you’ve taken some writing classes,...

#productivity, #writing community

Why We Need To Talk About Adverbs

En inglés28 mar 2025 | por Kim Montgomery

I’ve been reading a book lately and the first chapter had me question the way I write and edit my work. I wanted to share with you a little about...

#book recommendations, #grammar, #writing tips

Don’t Delete Your Words. Your Words Have Value.

En inglés7 feb 2025 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube

It’s so easy to delete your words. Don’t like what you’ve written? A blank slate is just the touch of a button away. In the moment, it can be...

#writing inspiration, #writing tips

Self-Editing Like a Pro: From First to Final Draft

En inglés26 jul 2024 | por Pamela Koehne-Drube

Self-editing is an essential skill for any writer to have in their tool belt, no matter your publishing goal. Not only will it give your manuscript...

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