We’re Not in Kansas Anymore by Barbara Britton
Recently I’ve had the privilege to judge openings of manuscripts for writing contests. Most openings are fine, but occasionally I’ll find myself asking, “Where am I?” Grounding your reader in the setting of a novel is very important. Sometimes expanding on the setting can be as easy as adding a [...]
We Interrupt This Novel-Writing Program for A Special Announcement!
I wrote a novel manuscript. I edited my manuscript. I submitted my manuscript to an agent. My agent submitted it to publishers. And someone decided to publish it! Earlier this year I signed my first book publishing contract with Elk Lake Publishing, and this week I found out my book [...]
Author Interview: Jennifer Slattery
Writing can be a solitary endeavour, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, reaching out to and connecting with other writers can help in more ways than just moral support. Today's guest, author Jennifer Slattery, knows first-hand how important it can be to connect with others. Hi, and [...]
Book Review: The Writer’s Lexicon by Kathy Steinemann
You’re a writer. You just read your manuscript and discovered your characters nodding like marionettes in every chapter. When they’re not nodding, they’re rolling their eyes. Oops. Time to slash the Pinocchio strings and turn them into real live people. Award-winning author Kathy Steinemann will provide the tools. She cuts [...]
How to Write a Novel: What Kind of Edit Do You Need?
Do you know the difference between four-, six-, and eight-cylinder engines? What about the difference between project accounting, management accounting, and forensic accounting? How about the difference between substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading? Most authors know they need a book editor for their novels, but they don’t get what they [...]