Are you an underwriter or an overwriter?
Knowing which one you are can be a great help during revision and self-editing.
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Toni
- Feb 22
- 5 min
How to Create a Story Bible for Your Book Series
Learn the what, why, and how of creating a story bible for your book series.
Toni
- Jan 25
- 4 min
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...
Toni
- Dec 7, 2023
- 4 min
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
- Sep 22, 2023
- 5 min
Does your fantasy novel have to be realistic?
Fantasy is...fantastical. It doesn't have to be realistic, does it? So why do readers keep saying "This is too unrealistic"?
Toni
- May 11, 2023
- 5 min
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 20, 2023
- 4 min
Author Mindset: What to do when you're afraid of sharing your writing.
Fear of sharing your writing can hold you back and even prevent you from publishing. So how do you conquer it?
Toni
- Apr 6, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 3 min
How to start revising your novel.
It's finally time to start revising your novel! But...where do you start?
Toni
- Dec 15, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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?
Toni
- Nov 17, 2022
- 4 min
Author Mindset: The first draft is for you; the next drafts are for your readers.
This mindset shift can help you with both the first draft and your revisions.
Toni
- Nov 3, 2022
- 4 min
Is it actually bad to edit as you write?
Common writing advice (even my own) tells you to avoid editing as you write. But is it really that bad to do?
Toni
- Oct 27, 2022
- 4 min
Is NaNoWriMo right for you?
Trying to decide whether to participate in NaNoWriMo? Here's some things to consider.
Toni
- Mar 9, 2022
- 3 min
Ediquette: Can I send my editor my first draft?
First drafts are usually for the writer's eyes only. Or are they?
Toni
- Mar 2, 2022
- 4 min
The Creative Well
Creativity isn't an unlimited resource. In this post, learn the care and keeping of a healthy creative well.
Toni
- Feb 16, 2022
- 5 min
Writing With Tropes 101
Learn a few of the basics about tropes and how to use them in your books.
Toni
- Feb 9, 2022
- 3 min
The Only Two Things You Need To Know as a Writer
There are really only two things that you must know as a writer. Everything else is optional.
Toni
- Nov 10, 2021
- 6 min
Saving Your Manuscript: Why Version Control Is Essential
Save versions of your manuscript to keep organized and avoid losing your precious writing.
Toni
- Oct 6, 2021
- 2 min
SALE: Get 20% off new services!
It’s here, folks. We’ve reached the last three months of the year! For the final stretch of 2021, I’m offering 20% off my Editorial...
Toni
- Sep 30, 2021
- 7 min
Learn Writing by Reading: Style & Mechanics
Develop your personal writing style by reading other books? Yep, it's possible!
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