Kill Your Darlings, But Do It With Love

Sep 11, 2026 | by 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?

Mar 13, 2026 | by 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?

Feb 13, 2026 | by 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?

Jan 12, 2026 | by 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?

Dec 22, 2025 | by 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?

Dec 19, 2025 | by 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

Nov 28, 2025 | by 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?

Oct 27, 2025 | by 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

Sep 26, 2025 | by 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

Sep 18, 2025 | by 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?

Apr 30, 2025 | by 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

Apr 25, 2025 | by 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

Apr 18, 2025 | by 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

Mar 28, 2025 | by 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.

Feb 7, 2025 | by 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

Jul 26, 2024 | by 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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