When we say reading stories can be a safe way for people to process what’s happening in their lives, that’s not the gushing hyperbole of a bookworm — it’s a scientific fact.
Read moreWorldbuilding in Fiction, Disney Style
Building a world starts with clearly identifying what the story is about.
Read moreWhen Should You Hire a Book Editor?
The answer, of course, is dictated by another question.
Read more5 Books by Women, Launched into the COVID-19 Pandemic
Five books — all written by women — that have launched into COVID-19’s world, that I hope you’ll enjoy as much as I have.
Read moreCharacter Development: The Moment Before
What happened to your character before she walked through the door?
Read moreMaking Art in a Pandemic
Art has a very real place in COVID-19’s world, and it will have a very real place in the aftermath.
Read moreHow to Find an Agent for Your Nonfiction Book
Think of a book proposal as a business plan for your book.
Read moreSocial Distancing? Treat Yourself to a DIY Writing Retreat
If one of your COVID-19 quarantine goals is to get some writing done, may I suggest a DIY writing retreat?
Read moreHow to Support Independent Bookstores During Coronavirus Quarantine
With all the extra time we’ll have over the next several weeks, we’ll have to grow our TBR piles. Here are a few ways we can stockpile books and support local indies without leaving our houses.
Read moreWhat Kind of Book Editing Do You Need?
Let me break down the three primary types of editing to help you understand what your options are and which ones might be your best fit.
Read more