The Cumulative Sentence: How to Write Lines that Pull Readers In
The cumulative sentence is a versatile sentence structure that helps writers develop rhythm, reveal character, and enrich description within a single line. […]
Line Editing: Transform Good Writing Into Great Writing
Perhaps you’ve been working hard on your rewrite, but something is still off and you’re not quite sure how to fix it. […]
Writing Challenges: How Small Daily Commitments Create Extraordinary Results
The writing challenge is a commitment to write each day. A few years ago, I noticed that the writers in my workshops […]
The Hero Archetype: Building a Character Worth Following
One of the oldest and most enduring patterns in storytelling is the Hero archetype. All stories require a main perspective for the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Developmental Editing
If you’ve been working on a rough draft of your story for a while, and find yourself thinking, This is good, but […]
How to Start a Memoir
How do you start your memoir when there are infinite places to begin, and every idea leads to ten new ones? How […]
How to Copyright a Book Like a Pro
In the world of digital publishing, intellectual property protection is more vital today than ever. Whether you are self-publishing on a platform […]
Revising vs. Editing: Why Mixing Them Up Is Costing More Than You Think
You might be wondering, Aren’t revising and editing the same thing? They’re not. There’s actually an important distinction. Let’s say you’re working […]
How to Start a Novel
Okay, perhaps you’ve been filling pages with scattered notes, and now there’s a growing sense you have a story that wants to […]
How to Write a Query Letter
Writing a query letter after finishing your manuscript can feel like climbing a second mountain you didn’t know was there. It took […]
Overcoming Procrastination: How to Get Out of Your Own Way
There’s a quiet moment every writer knows. You sit. Open the page. The cursor blinks . . . waiting. Then your phone […]
How to Write Faster
Every writer at one time or another thinks: I need to write faster. The page is blank. The clock is ticking. And […]
Proofreading
While your Editing Checklist is about clarity and pacing, and your Rewrite is about adjusting the structure and polishing character development in […]
How to Publish a Book
Master the path to publication. Learn how to polish your manuscript, query literary agents, handle rejection, and weigh the pros of self-publishing.
A Guide to Pen Names
Create a powerful tool to protect your personhood and work with a pen name, but establish it intentionally and early in your career in order to use this device of authorship cleverly.
Follow the Dog: On Persistence and Self-Trust
Tess Callahan details her journey through authorship and publishing her manuscripts--the difficulty of not feeling enough as a writer and ultimately getting the break she owed herself.
4 Tips for Writing a Novel
Monica Lourens shares tips on how to write a novel and find one's individual strength to finish their work.
How Long Does it Take to Write a Book?
"How long does it take to write a book" is a question of daily schedule. A solid outline and forward movement allows any writer to finish on time.
