Dialogue is a tricky but crucial part of a fiction, so it’s important that we know the ins and outs of punctuating dialogue. Here are 7 tips for punctuating dialogue like a pro.
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Dictation is an increasingly popular way to right books, and I share four pros and three cons to using this method.
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A simple break down of what the 4 types of book editing include so that authors can know what they need and what to ask editors.
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The first step to editing is often overlooked or abused. Find out what that first step is to start off editing your book right and how to best make it happen.
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Do grammar check softwares really work? Can you just use Microsoft Word’s spell check? Could you use it as a replacement for an editor? Have all of these questions answered in this article where we look at the pros and cons of grammar check softwares.
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While writers win NaNoWriMo, many of those winners are discouraged because their book is a mess. Though you won’t have time to edit during November, there are two big things that you can do before November that will make editing easier after November so that your not left with a huge mess you call a novel. Learn how here.
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Did you know that there are right and wrong ways to emphasis character dialogue? If it’s done right, it will add to the reader’s experience, but if it’s done wrong, it can turn away readers and editors alike. Find out if you’re doing any of these “don’t” and how to edit it.
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Whether you start editing at the middle or end of the year, now is always a good time to set goals for yourself to make sure you finish editing your book. Here are three steps you can take to put those goals in place.
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The names you choose can determine how your readers perceive your character, so how do you make sure your readers get the right idea? I share four different ways that you can narrow down your options and choose the right names.
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These steps to write faster can be used individually or together, and they will help you focus and get the most out of your writing time so that you can finish writing your book not matter how much time writing time you have in the week.
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Once you’ve finished editing your manuscript, the next question is naturally, “How do I find an editor?” And once you do find one, how do you know you two will work well together? In this article, I share where to look for an editor and what qualities to make sure an editor has before working with him or her.
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Have you ever struggled with how to edit your how novel? Have you felt lost, unsure what to edit first? I break down the editing process into 4 separate rounds and 24 different action items that will make the editing process simpler for you. I have also created a FREE editing course.
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Keeping track of all your character names, fantasy creatures, and sci-fi-fi technology is crucial to cutting down your editing time, but it can be a nightmare without a system. Find out how style sheets can help you and how to use them, and download your free templates.
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We all hit a point in our writing lives when we dread writing. This isn't a place I want you to continually go to or stay in though. Here, I give you three different things that you can do to fall in love with your writing again.
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There are many words that author’s use repeatedly or unnecessarily, and here are 4 that you should consider eliminating from your writing. You can easily find every use of them in your own novel or short story by using the search function on your writing software of choice.
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Good description pulls the readers into the story and keeps them turning pages. Learn and see an example of how to turn your description into writing that brings your story to life.
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When editing your book, it’s important to watch out for this one editing mistake that must authors make. I show you how to found it and fix it.
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What is point of view? What are the different point of views for novels? How do you choose which one is best for your book? Get your point of view questions answered in this article.
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It’s important to learn from those who have gone before us. Read what 10 different successful authors said about editing.
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