Innovative Editing

I didn’t get all the way through the Harry Potter books. I stopped after the fourth, so forgive me if I get this next bit wrong. But as far

If you want to know how to write a strong protagonist, here’s what you want to do… Close your eyes and think about the most compelling main

I’ve admitted this before and I’ll admit it again… When it comes to creating character profiles for my novels, I’m an absolute, complete an

Today, we’re starting out with the Writing Challenge right away. Great ways to get past writer’s block are best addressed in a specific orde

Did you know that subplots can be more potent or poignant than the plots they sprout from? There's a lot to be said for writing powerful

There are certain books I’ve read that I look back and remember with loathing. Okay, loathing might be a bit of a strong word here. But I’m

So you have a premise for some story you’d like to start. You’re all excited – so much so that you take out your pen and paper, or laptop, a

Once upon a time, I thought I had the ability to write an original story. My Faerietales series was proof of that. I mean, how many people

Some people are naturally inclined toward writing a short story or stories. That’s just how their brains work best, capturing moments in tim

So you read Tuesday’s post, “Do You Really Know What a Genre Is?” And, for the record, you learned nothing. As it turned out, yes, you real

Should you go on a writing retreat? That depends on so many factors, including what gets you going and what inspires you to write. If you’

How do you prepare to write flash fiction? You’ll obviously need a set of writing implements, an ability to write and an imagination. Ass

Some people are self-motivated and experienced enough to write a book in a year on their own. We already established that fact earlier this

As promised back on Tuesday, we’re looking at the downside to keeping an author blog. Notice that key word: downside. It’s singular. Becaus

You’re not everyone’s ice cream flavor of the month. Sorry if that’s news to you, but if you’re already in the stand-up comedy game, you no

If you’re thinking about writing a book on economics (or a doctoral thesis on economics), good for you. I’d love to hear what it’s about! A

“Do you actually need that?” “Someday, you’re going to wish you hadn’t spent so much right now.” “Don’t you have enough already?” Anyone

If you only want to know how to write a business book, then here’s your guide: Describe a step-by-step business model or business philosoph

Full disclosure for anyone who wants to write a parenting book. I myself am not a parent. While I’ve changed my fair share of dirty diapers

Who has time to read a Bible study book? That’s the question you have to ask yourself if you're writing a Bible study book. You have to