How many times have we heard the phrase “write what you know,” and wondered: how is this possible for most fiction writers? Let’s explore the…
Tag: editing
A common bit of advice I’ve been given as a writer is simply to write. We’re told not to spend time making every word perfect…
As writers, we want to ensure the quality of our work. After all, we want people to “buy our books, read our books and like…
I meant to call this “Editing: the Big Slog, because that’s what it feels like, a slow, laborious slog up a steep mountain grade. However,…
Everyone knows you don’t just write the rough draft of a novel or short story, then put it between covers the next month and sell…