Are you an underwriter or an overwriter?
Knowing which one you are can be a great help during revision and self-editing.
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Toni
Feb 225 min read
How to Create a Story Bible for Your Book Series
Learn the what, why, and how of creating a story bible for your book series.
Toni
Jan 254 min read
Keep writing first drafts but never publish your novel? Break the cycle.
Do you keep writing first draft after first draft, put them in a drawer, and then start something new? And you can never seem to start...
Toni
Dec 7, 20234 min read
Author Mindset: Is this book even worth revising?
Now that you've finished your novel, you're looking back and thinking "Is this thing even worth the hard work of revising?" Let's find out.
Toni
Sep 22, 20235 min read
Does your fantasy novel have to be realistic?
Fantasy is...fantastical. It doesn't have to be realistic, does it? So why do readers keep saying "This is too unrealistic"?
Toni
May 11, 20235 min read
6 Signs That You’re Done Revising Your Novel
Revisions can feel like they're taking forever. How do you know your book is done?
Toni
Apr 20, 20234 min read
Author Mindset: What to do when you're afraid of sharing your writing.
Fear of sharing your writing can hold you back and even prevent you from publishing. So how do you conquer it?
Toni
Apr 6, 20234 min read
What's a reverse outline, and how can you use it to revise your novel?
Nope, it's not an outline you write from end to beginning.
Toni
Mar 23, 20234 min read
5 Tips for Your First Draft Reread
Rereading the first draft of your novel is the first step to revisions. It's also the first place you may get stuck.
Toni
Mar 9, 20233 min read
How to start revising your novel.
It's finally time to start revising your novel! But...where do you start?
Toni
Dec 15, 20225 min read
Most writing advice is actually revision advice.
Most of the advice for writers you read online is revision advice rather than actual writing advice.
Toni
Dec 2, 20225 min read
The Importance of Resting Your Novel
Why does everyone tell you to rest your draft before revising? How long should you rest it? Does it really work?
Toni
Nov 17, 20224 min read
Author Mindset: The first draft is for you; the next drafts are for your readers.
This mindset shift can help you with both the first draft and your revisions.
Toni
Nov 3, 20224 min read
Is it actually bad to edit as you write?
Common writing advice (even my own) tells you to avoid editing as you write. But is it really that bad to do?
Toni
Oct 27, 20224 min read
Is NaNoWriMo right for you?
Trying to decide whether to participate in NaNoWriMo? Here's some things to consider.
Toni
Mar 16, 20225 min read
Are you a plotter or a pantser? ...Or a plantser?
What's your writing style?
Toni
Mar 9, 20223 min read
Ediquette: Can I send my editor my first draft?
First drafts are usually for the writer's eyes only. Or are they?
Toni
Mar 2, 20224 min read
The Creative Well
Creativity isn't an unlimited resource. In this post, learn the care and keeping of a healthy creative well.
Toni
Feb 16, 20225 min read
Writing With Tropes 101
Learn a few of the basics about tropes and how to use them in your books.
Toni
Feb 9, 20223 min read
The Only Two Things You Need To Know as a Writer
There are really only two things that you must know as a writer. Everything else is optional.
Toni
Nov 10, 20216 min read
Saving Your Manuscript: Why Version Control Is Essential
Save versions of your manuscript to keep organized and avoid losing your precious writing.
Toni
Oct 6, 20212 min read
SALE: Get 20% off new services!
It’s here, folks. We’ve reached the last three months of the year! For the final stretch of 2021, I’m offering 20% off my Editorial...
Toni
Sep 30, 20217 min read
Learn Writing by Reading: Style & Mechanics
Develop your personal writing style by reading other books? Yep, it's possible!
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