by Ali | Jun 11, 2026 | Fiction
Why Accountability is the Key to Reaching Your Writing Goals (and How to Find It) In some areas of life, “accountability” might seem a negative or at least serious thing: we might talk about workplace or government leaders being held accountable when things go wrong....
by Ali | Jun 4, 2026 | Fiction
Idea to Novel: How Can You Start Developing a Strong Novel Idea? You’ve got a novel idea … but where do you even start with turning it into a novel? That idea could be an image in your mind, a compelling character, or a “what if” question. So many writers carry a...
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by Ali | May 21, 2026 | Fiction
Character Flaws: Why They’re So Important to Your Story [With Examples] This article was first published in January 2022 and last updated in May 2026. Character flaws help make your story interesting. Flawed characters are more human and real … and those...
by Ali | May 14, 2026 | Fiction
Developmental Editing, Copy Editing and Proofreading: What’s the Difference? You’ve been working hard on your novel and you’ve got a good second (or even third) draft … but what should you do next? This is the stage where a lot of novelists, particularly those...
by Ali | May 7, 2026 | Fiction
Plotting vs Pantsing: How Much Should You Plan and Outline Before Starting a Novel? This post was first published in October 2012 and last updated in May 2026. If you’ve got a novel idea, you might be wondering how much you need to plan and outline before you...
