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Who were the Harvey Girls?
Who were the Harvey Girls?
For my brand new series, Aprons & Veils, I decided to write about a little known slice of American history, the Harvey Girls. Now, whenever I tell people I am... Read more...
Creating Action in a Stalled Scene
Creating Action in a Stalled Scene
As I am writing this week, I’ve been trying to figure out a way to get the action going in a few scenes and not being so dialogue heavy in... Read more...
How to Find a Literary Agent 102: The Proposal
How to Find a Literary Agent 102: The Proposal
Once a query has sparked interest and a proposal has been requested, it’s time to get to work polishing your proposal or if you haven’t written it yet, to get... Read more...
How to Find a Literary Agent 101: Sending the Query
How to Find a Literary Agent 101: Sending the Query
If you are looking for an agent, it means you have finished a manuscript that you are ready to release to the world! While you might feel a bit like... Read more...
Composing the Query Letter
Composing the Query Letter
I was beginning to get a little nervous even writing this post because composing queries a few years ago made me SO nervous for it meant I was about to... Read more...
What’s at Stake?
What’s at Stake?
Lately, I’ve been searching for the motivation of my heroine’s choice that would change the course of her plot, which would lead to the climax I had intended. My first... Read more...
Adding Depth Through Subplots
Adding Depth Through Subplots
Subplots are meant to deepen your story, but if they aren’t watched too closely, they can take you down a costly rabbit trail and cause you to lose precious writing... Read more...
How to Consistently Double Your Word Count
How to Consistently Double Your Word Count
Okay, so I’ve written posts in the past about increasing word counts, but recently, I’ve been reaaaally trying to push myself out of my comfort zone with how many quality... Read more...
Don’t Let Excuses Hijack Your Writing Time!
Don’t Let Excuses Hijack Your Writing Time!
Some days it’s hard to sit down and write. Some days you’d rather just wrap up in a blanket and watch TV. However, being a writer means you write, but... Read more...
Is Fear Stopping You from Writing?
Is Fear Stopping You from Writing?
Does doubt cloud your fingertips as you write? Do you feel like a fake when you call yourself a writer? Have you ever heard that little voice whisper into your... Read more...
What is a Writer’s Voice and How Do I Find It?
What is a Writer’s Voice and How Do I Find It?
Last week, I read a couple of articles on that mysterious, enchanting fairy that all writers talk about, voice. I have had questions from readers in the past, asking me... Read more...
Editing 101
Editing 101
Editing. The word that sends many a student and writer into a cold sweat, but if you know where to start the process, it’s not bad at all! In graduate... Read more...