ToniMar 213 minAre you an underwriter or an overwriter?Knowing which one you are can be a great help during revision and self-editing.
ToniFeb 225 minHow to Create a Story Bible for Your Book SeriesLearn the what, why, and how of creating a story bible for your book series.
ToniSep 22, 20235 minDoes 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"?
ToniJul 6, 20234 minFrom the Editing Files: What are story stakes and how do I make sure my book has them?New series alert! This is the start of “From the Editing Files,” a series where I talk about some of the topics that come up in my...
ToniDec 15, 20225 minMost writing advice is actually revision advice.Most of the advice for writers you read online is revision advice rather than actual writing advice.
ToniNov 17, 20224 minAuthor 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.
ToniNov 3, 20224 minIs 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?
ToniOct 27, 20224 minIs NaNoWriMo right for you?Trying to decide whether to participate in NaNoWriMo? Here's some things to consider.