You probably already know that motivation is everything in a novel. Nearly everything worth reading flows from a character who wants something and actively goes after it. In writing advice land it’s popular to subdivide a character’s motivations into conscious motivations and unconscious motivations. Meaning, there’s something on the surface that’s motivating the character (saving […]
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Are you willing to stand out from the crowd? (This week in books)
This week! Books! I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting these past few weeks on what’s next for my creative life and where I want to devote my energy, so this post on the Freelancers Union blog by Justine Clay was just the right thing at the right time: Are you really willing to stand […]
Emotions are more powerful when they’re “earned” (page critique)
If you’d like to nominate your own page or query for a public critique, kindly post them here in our discussion forums: Nominate Your First Page for a Critique on the Blog Nominate Your Query for a Critique on the Blog Also, if you’d like to test your editing chops, keep your eye on this area or this area! […]
Zen and the art of fishing in Animal Crossing
I came a bit late to the Animal Crossing craze. (Don’t worry, this post will get to writing eventually). I finally broke down and got a Nintendo Switch last month, thinking I’d play the Zelda game. But while that game is beautiful and fantastic, one too many skeletons popped out of the ground and attacked […]
Tips for self-editing (This week in books)
This week! Books! The blog is going to go on a mini-holiday break next week, but rest assured, I will still be editing! Reach out to me if you need any help with your manuscript, query letter, or if you’d like to book a consultation. Meanwhile, the end of summer tends to be a time […]
Don’t tell an agent what your novel means, tell them the story (query critique)
If you’d like to nominate your own page or query for a public critique, kindly post them here in the discussion forums: Nominate Your First Page for a Critique on the Blog Nominate Your Query for a Critique on the Blog Also, if you’d like to test your editing chops, keep your eye on this area or this […]
