Writing Guides
How to Self-Edit Your Writing
Editing your own writing is like being your own dentist. It’s uncomfortable and occasionally painful but in this economy, it’s necessary*. You can also give yourself a sticker at the...
How to Self-Edit Your Writing
Editing your own writing is like being your own dentist. It’s uncomfortable and occasionally painful but in this economy, it’s necessary*. You can also give yourself a sticker at the...
How to Write a Standout First Line
At the risk of sounding like a LinkedIn guy at a networking brunch, first impressions count. Editors slog through hundreds of submissions, often making snap judgments based on the first...
How to Write a Standout First Line
At the risk of sounding like a LinkedIn guy at a networking brunch, first impressions count. Editors slog through hundreds of submissions, often making snap judgments based on the first...
What Are Editors Looking For In a First Line
I reached out to the editors of some really cool literary magazines and asked them what makes a first line stand out. These are people who read more opening lines...
What Are Editors Looking For In a First Line
I reached out to the editors of some really cool literary magazines and asked them what makes a first line stand out. These are people who read more opening lines...
Guilty Pleasure Fantasy Tropes
I defined “guilty pleasure” as something you enjoy despite knowing it's not generally well-regarded or popular.
Guilty Pleasure Fantasy Tropes
I defined “guilty pleasure” as something you enjoy despite knowing it's not generally well-regarded or popular.
How to Avoid Characters Getting Annoying
I love a flawed character. Give me the insecure, the arrogant, the walking disasters who make terrible choices. I’d take a well-written train wreck over a bland, perfect protagonist any...
How to Avoid Characters Getting Annoying
I love a flawed character. Give me the insecure, the arrogant, the walking disasters who make terrible choices. I’d take a well-written train wreck over a bland, perfect protagonist any...