Rally of Writers: Character Desire
Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Instead, think of desire…
Rally of Writers: From Brainstorm to Outline
Terry Pratchett once said, “The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.” But wouldn’t it be great if you knew how to tell yourself the story and save…
The Market Wants Joy. Ignore the Market.
As you may know, I am part of an editing collective called Angelella Editorial, and I occasionally post guest blogs on their website. Check out the latest post in the…
Show, Don’t Tell: Using Deep POV to Hook Your Reader
We’ve all heard the “show, don’t tell” admonition. But what exactly does it mean? And if you’ve already said your protagonist was afraid because she heard a scary noise under…
#RevPit 2021 Annual Contest
I did my #10Queries session on Friday, April 16, but rather than trying to scroll through all the hashtags, I’ve compiled everything for you right here. I hope you find some useful tips, whether or not you entered #RevPit 2021!
First-Person POV vs. Third-Person POV: Which Should You Use for a Middle-Grade or Young Adult Story?
In general, which POV is right for middle-grade novels and which is right for young-adult novels?
All I Want for the Holidays: Time to Write
Taking time for yourself is not selfish. Instead it is about recognizing that your need to create is valid and makes you happier and healthier. And if you’re anything like me, it also makes you more pleasant to be around.
Tone, Voice, and Mood: Not Just for Angsty Teens
So often, agents, editors, and well-meaning critique partners or beta readers provide vague feedback along the lines of “the voice on this piece doesn’t feel genuine,” or “this doesn’t strike…
Character Desire: What Your Character Wants, Needs, and Doesn’t Even Know She’s Missing
Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Without it, there is…
#RevPit #10Queries
On Friday, Oct 25th, 2019, I participated as one of the editors for Revise & Resub‘s mini-event, #10Queries, in which authors entered a raffle to win the chance to submit…