Keeping Your Speakers StraightHere are some tips for using simple mechanics to help readers keep the speaker straight.
Show, Don't TellEvery writer has heard this advice: Show, don't tell. It's all over the online writing communities. But the advice is a flawed rule
Said is NOT DeadWhen writing dialogue, it can feel like you are writing an endless stream of names, pronouns, and dialogue tags. It can be a delicate...
What is a Standalone with Series Potential?If you've done your research on querying, you've probably found the phrase "standalone with series potential"
Why do Publishers have Word Count Requirements?If you've found the perfect publisher, it can be hard to understand why they would reject your manuscript based solely on a word count.
What Age are you Writing For?: Children's Books(This post is part of my "What Age are you Writing For?" series. You can find the introduction and list of age ranges here.) When you are...
What Age are you Writing For?: Young Adult(This post is part of my "What Age are you Writing For?" series. You can find the introduction and list of age ranges here.) Young adult...