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...
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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
Jul 20, 20236 min read
From the Editing Files: Signs you've got too much info dumping in your novel.
How do you know if you've got too much info dumping in your novel? How much is too much, anyway? And how do you fix it?
Toni
Jul 6, 20234 min read
From the Editing Files: What are story stakes and how do I make sure my book has them?
New series alert! This is the start of “From the Editing Files,” a series where I talk about some of the topics that come up in my...
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 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?
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