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Writing Tips A to Z Part 3

Posted by Rachel on May 14, 2012 in characters, editing, planning, symbolism, writing tips |

It’s that time again, time for A to Z writing tips! Wow, if that doesn’t sound like the opening to a game show, I don’t know what does. With that said, here’s your host, Rachel (read it like this: Raaaacchhell)! Thanks for the introduction. On this episode of A to Z writing tips, we explore […]

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Let Them Speak Guest Post by Nicole L. Bates

Posted by Rachel on May 11, 2012 in characters, guest post, voice, writing |

The thing that surprised me the most about writing my first novel was the fact that I did not feel so much like the creator of the story as the vessel into which it was poured. The ideas and characters filled me, threatening to overflow. I had no choice but to put pen to paper […]

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Romancing the Reader

Posted by Rachel on April 27, 2012 in characters, cliches, musings, romance, writing |

If there’s one thing people from any background are looking for in a story its romance. They might not tell you that’s what they want, but it’s a factor that could completely overhaul the popularity of your story. Why? Because everyone loves a feel-good tale where you can’t help but root for the protagonist to […]

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Myths of the Writing Process

Posted by Rachel on April 16, 2012 in audience, characters, description, dialogue, editing, myths, outline, planning, plot, practice, writing tips |

Here’s a list of some myths about the writing process I pulled together to help people distinguish fact from fiction: Myth: My First Draft Will Be My Final Draft Fact: You will likely end up writing several iterations of one draft and then it will transform into something new along the way. The more you […]

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