How Much Should You Plan Before Starting a Novel?
How Much Should You Plan Before Starting a Novel? This post was first published in October 2012 and updated in May 2024. Thinking of writing a novel? You might be wondering about how best to plan it … but before you figure that out, you need to decide how much...
Understanding the “Show Don’t Tell” Rule (With Examples … And Exceptions)
Understanding the “Show Don’t Tell” Rule (With Examples … And Exceptions) This post was first published in February 2012 and extensively updated in April 2024. One of the most common pieces of writing advice is show, don’t tell. It’s a neat little phrase. But...
Five Tips to Help You Rewrite Your Story After Beta Reader or Editor Feedback
Five Tips to Help You Rewrite Your Story After Beta Reader or Editor Feedback When you get feedback from your beta reader(s) or from your editor, chances are, you’ll have some mixed emotions. Before you even open their email, you might be feeling excited, but also...