How to Write a Novel: 6 Tips for Finishing the First Draft
Finally! After all of your hard work and planning, it's finally time to write your first draft! As you may have already figured out, writing a novel isn’t as easy as most people think it is. There’s a lot to consider before you even start writing, but then, THEN you have [...]
Is Writing a Lot of Work? by Amberly Kristen Clowe
Absolutely. Does it often mean early mornings and late nights? Sure. Do you ever second-guess yourself about, well, about everything? You bet. The other day at a book signing, a reader asked about the process of an idea to a finished book. I began to explain, and she said that [...]
How to Write a Novel: 3 Things Your Story Needs
You have the characters. You have three acts. What else is there? Your story needs three more key points/transitions to propel your characters through those acts. The Inciting Incident The inciting incident is the incident, circumstance, or situation that sets the story in motion. It’s what separates backstory from the [...]
Author Interview: Latayne C. Scott
While some writers work primarily in non-fiction or fiction, for some authors - like Latayne C. Scott - one genre can lead to another. Today she gives a quick peek into her inspiration, experiences, and tips for other writers. Welcome! Let's start with a quick one: what genre do you [...]
How to Write a Novel: Plotting in 3 Acts
Now that you have a handle on who your characters are and what they want out of life, it’s time to make them do something! Everything that happens in your novel is part of the plot. It doesn’t matter which type of novel you’re writing, it needs a plot because [...]