We’re an odd bunch, aren’t we? Let’s face it — anyone who writes down what the voices in their head say for a living can’t be entirely all there, right? But some of us really take the cake. No… they take the cake, run with the cake, smush the cake on their head and then […]
In this week’s Writing Roundup: The amazing K. M. Weiland helps out with Three Easy Ways You’ve Never Thought of to Keep Track of Time in Your Novel. Faye Kirwin at Writerology develops a safety net for overwhelm with Don’t Panic! What to do When You Have Too Many Story Ideas. Christine Frazier from Better […]
We’re all about taking the power back in this week’s AutoCrit Weekly Writing Roundup selection. Don’t be shy and step on up, as: Bryan Hutchinson at Positive Writer gives us all a confidence boost with Why Now is the Best Time in History to Be a Writer (Take Advantage of It) Diana Urban at BookBub […]
Ever read a book where you loved the plot, the characters were engaging, but for some reason the writing put you to sleep? It’s likely the fault of some pesky verbs. Think about when you tell someone a story in person and you really want to impress them — you might not exaggerate (well, not […]
If there’s one telltale sign of an amateur writer, it’s a manuscript crammed with adverbs. Adverbs are those –ly words, like quickly or angrily, that we tend to rely on in early drafts. But now you’re in the editing process, most of them need to go. Why? In simple terms, adverbs rely on weak verbs […]
Your Weekly Writing Roundup is here! Hit the links below and treat yourself to: Award-winning author David Corbett, who delves into eliciting real emotion in your reader, with his piece entitled Emotion vs. Feeling: How to Evoke More From Readers. Susan Spann getting businesslike with 10 Questions to Ask Before You Accept a Traditional Publishing […]
Don’t you just hate it when editors inadvertently change the voice of your work? (Or maybe some of them do it on purpose, eh?!) After all, your voice is the core of what makes your writing yours. There’s little more painful than reading through your latest draft and feeling like the tiny quirks and sprinkles […]
Today’s post comes from one of our dear friends: sought-after speaker, educator and award-winning book coach, Lisa Tener. As a book writing coach, Lisa helps writers in all aspects of the writing process — from writing a book proposal and getting published to finding one’s creative voice, prioritizing projects, developing an author platform, setting clear […]
It’s Friday, so… *drum roll*… Yeah, you know. It’s the Weekly Writing Roundup! In this edition: Benjamin Sobieck at Better Novel Project enters the fray with 6 Tips for Writing Fantasy Weapons. Standout Books do what they always do – stand out – with 5 Vital Tips for Escaping Plot Holes. C.S. Lakin explores how […]
