A Dose of Inspiration: For Writers Struggling with Revisions
“Write the first draft with your heart, the rest of the drafts with your head.” – William Forrester (played by Sean Connery) in Finding Forrester
Ask the Editor: Q&A with Marlene Adelstein
Your manuscript is done…now what? Today, professional freelance editor, Marlene Adelstein, is answering your questions about the value of working with an editor and how to make the most of [...]
When Chasing Your Dream Hurts
Lately, pursuing my fiction writing dream has been painful. After spending the entire winter waking up at 5am and devoting full weekends to my manuscript, I feel burnt out and ready to get this [...]
What’s in a First Chapter?
As I begin to develop my plan for tackling the next major revision of my manuscript, one of the elements I’m considering changing is the first chapter. Honestly, I never thought I’d [...]
6 Keys to Revising Your Fiction
Since we’re on the topic of revisions this week, I thought I’d direct you to this insightful post from debut novelist (and former high school English teacher), Kristina McBride, whose [...]
