Ever watched a movie that was so packed full of non-stop action it left you feeling breathless? Exhilarated, maybe… but disconnected from the characters – unable to learn much about them amidst the constant stream of explosions, car chases and death-defying peril? Or have you ever read a story where the author droned on for […]
We both know the path of the author isn’t an easy one to tread. When you’re plagued by self doubt and lack of time – when you struggle with inspiration, motivation and procrastination – getting to the end of that first draft can feel like crawling your way up a mountain. In a blizzard. In […]
Say hello to a new feature here on the AutoCrit blog – the Weekly Writing Roundup! In addition to our own content, each week we’ll be bringing you a small selection of excellent writer-centric articles from across the web – helping you hone both your craft and your business, no matter if you’re self publishing […]
One common question AutoCrit users ask is: Do I run reports on my manuscript on a chapter by chapter basis, or on the complete work? The answer is, essentially, whichever you like – because AutoCrit does both! While the AutoCrit text editor is kept intentionally free of intrusive bells and whistles, it does have the […]
They say variety is the spice of life – and the same is true when it comes to storytelling. Whether you’re recounting a passionate tale of unbridled love or spinning a creepy campfire yarn, your reader is along for one thing: The experience. Crafting that experience isn’t the easiest thing in the world, though – […]
Introducing AutoCrit Author Spotlight Today we are announcing a new benefit for AutoCrit Elite Members – AutoCrit Author Spotlight! When Elite Members publish their books, we’ll help celebrate the success and share the big announcement with the tens of thousands in the AutoCrit community. To turn the spotlight on you and your book, become an AutoCrit member at […]
When can you call yourself a writer? Writers are funny people. We love writing, we love books, we love thinking about characters and stories. Even when we’re not physically putting words on the page, we’re still writing. And yet, so many of us stop short at calling ourselves writers. When someone asks us what we […]
