It isn’t popular. We try to find so many ways around it. But if you want to craft your very best stories, it’s essential.
The Editor’s Blog
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Plus, download free worksheets and guides to help you edit your novel!
How to Edit Your Novel When Disaster Strikes
Sometimes, your editing—and your life—is interrupted by an emergency. Here are five things to do (and not do) in your editing when you’re in crisis mode.
When Should You Practice, and When Should You Publish?
Writing is a skill, and there’s always more to learn. Here’s how to decide whether to focus on practicing new writing skills or publishing using the skills you’ve already developed.
You Can’t Skip Learning How to Write a Novel. Here’s Why
We’d all like to write amazing novels right off the bat. But great storytelling is a skill. And in order to use a skill, first you have to learn a skill. Here’s what it looks like to learn to write great novels—and how to tell when you’ve mastered the skill.
Why Writers Resist Measuring Their Craft (And Why You Shouldn’t)
Great storytelling isn’t magic. It’s not based on inherent creative genius. That means it can be learned, practiced, studied, and understood—and it’s no less beautiful for it.
What NOT to Say to Your Developmental Editor
The writer-editor relationship can be a rewarding creative partnership. But this phrase will block your learning and stop you from making the most of your editor’s feedback.
How to Choose the Right Writing Resources for YOU Right Now, Part 2
It’s tough to decide what writing path is right for you. That’s why it takes not one, but two articles to cover it all! In this article, I’ll coach you through the second part of my decision-making framework.
How to Choose the Right Writing Resources for YOU Right Now, Part 1
There’s no one right path to write, edit, and publish a book. So how do you decide which path and resources are right for you? In this article, I’ll coach you through part one of my decision-making framework.
Where Does Story Theory Come From, Anyway?
Story theory isn’t a set of arbitrary rules that will make your story formulaic and boring. It’s about recognizing the patterns in human experience and recreating them honestly in art.
5 Novel Editing Tips for When You’re Afraid You Don’t Have What It Takes
Overwhelmed by editing? Wondering if you’re really up for the challenge? You’re not alone. Try these five strategies to edit with confidence.