Editing: Which Edit Do You Need?
After I finished my first novel manuscript, I knew that I wanted to hire an editor. Unfortunately, I knew nothing about the process, and I ended up wasting time and money on the wrong edit. When I realized that I wanted to edit (not just write) novels, I decided that [...]
Plot, Pants, or Both? by Naomi Miller
When I began writing Lemon Tart Mystery, I was determined to finish it early because I have more than a few commitments in April, when the story is scheduled for release. But life doesn’t always turn out the way we plan... I began writing the story, and I thought it [...]
Fiction Writing: Fighting Fear When Writing Fiction
Here’s a challenge for you: start talking to your family and friends about the book your writing and see how long it takes before someone tells you, “I’ve been thinking about writing a book.” Lots of people think about writing books, so why aren’t there more writers out there? There [...]
Author Interview: Pegg Thomas
Pegg Thomas is a rare type of author that I interview for my blog. She's rare in that we don't just know each other on line - Pegg and I have met in person and even live in the same general geographical area! I love interviewing authors, but there's just something [...]
Work/Life Balance: 6 Tips for Sitting Less and Moving More
There are so many wonderful things about a writer’s life, but one not-so-nice thing is the constant sitting. Almost every phase of my process (research, writing, editing) requires me to sit (usually in front of a computer). When I worked in hospitality, I walked or stood more than I sat. [...]