There are two types of motivations—or objectives—that writers have to keep in mind as they’re plotting their novels: internal and external.
Read moreWhat Kind of Feedback Can You Expect from a Book Editor?
Every type of feedback is important for the development of a strong manuscript, but what you need from your editor depends on where you are in the process.
Read moreDon’t Kill Your Darlings: Save Them for Later, Instead
Sometimes our manuscripts are better off when we delete those carefully crafted paragraphs, scenes, or even entire characters. But that doesn’t mean you need to kill your darlings.
Read more5 Tips for Making More Time to Write
Here are five tips that will help you put your new, accountable, in control mindset into practice.
Read moreTreat Yourself to a DIY Writing Retreat
A writing retreat can be as simple or as elaborate as you’d like — the possibilities are endless!
Read moreQuills, Fountain Pens, & Glitter Gel Pens
Which artists’ writing processes have informed yours? Do you take inspiration from other artistic mediums?
Read more5 Kinds of Plot Holes in Your Novel—& How to Fix Them
Yes, they undermine your writing, and yes, they need to be fixed. But with a deep breath and a little critical analysis, plot holes may not be quite the monsters we make them out to be.
Read moreThe Most Important Part of Book Editing: Knowing When to Break the Rules
When being “correct” jeopardizes clarity or the authorial voice, then being “correct” often needs to take a back seat.
Read moreSetting and Resetting Writing Goals
Whether we’re talking about New Year’s Resolutions or any other goals, it doesn’t matter when you start—only that you start.
Read moreTop Inkdrop Blog Posts of 2021
If there’s ever anything you’d like to see me cover on the blog, please let me know! If you’re looking for more of certain topics and less of others, I’d love to hear it. In the meantime, here are the ten most-read posts published in 2021!
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