Avenues to Publishing

As writers, we all want to get published. But over the last few years, the landscape has changed drastically. Gone are the days where your only recourse was to stick … Continued

The Evils of Exposition

One of the enemies of interesting writing is exposition. We’re all guilty of it. At times, we need to provide backstory. The question is not only how we put this … Continued

Finding the Right Path.

Last week, we talked about putting your characters through hell. There’s something else you also need to do: be stingy with them. A pitfall many writers fall into is handing … Continued

To Hell and Back.

I had an author – a lovely old woman – who churned out a couple of historical romance novels yearly. Her writing was good and her voice engaging. The only … Continued

Coping.

All of us face tumultuous times in our lives. It might be the death of a loved one, the break-up of a relationship, or the loss of a job. Whatever … Continued

Improving Your Writing.

If you’re a writer and serious about improving your craft, there are various ways you can accomplish this. 10. Get an Assessment/Edit There are experts out there who offer this … Continued

Some random writing tips.

Trying to write but can’t get started? Or it’s just not working? Here’s some random tips to consider. 1. It’s all right. As has already been mentioned in this blog, … Continued

Dealing with Rejection.

Possibly the most difficult thing any writer has to deal with is rejection. It’s something we all face, and it never gets easier. Unless you have the clout of a … Continued