Here are my previous posts on dialogue: 5 Dialogue Tips 5 Myths About Dialogue Short-Shorts: Improve Your Dialogue The Writer’s Guide to Eavesdropping
Round Up: Editing 101
Thought I’d add a new feature — the Round Up. I’ll include links to previous posts on an individual topic so you can have everything at your fingertips. Here are […]
Rejections Galore
I’ve been querying agents in my alter-ego as a science-fiction writer. I lucked out with J.E.S. Hays and found an agent fairly quickly. It’s a long road full of rejection, […]
A Day in the Life
People wonder what a writer’s day looks like … especially if they have a day job, like I do. My schedule is weird – some days I work 6-7 hours […]
What I’m Reading: Anne McCaffrey
I’ve been rereading Anne’s delightful Harper Hall series: Dragonsong and Dragonsinger. I like Dragon Drums well enough, but the first two books are my favorites. On the planet Pern, deadly […]
65 Great Lines in Literature
I was reading this post (and trying to ignore all the ads) and decided I wanted a post with just the lines and none of the ads. So I’m reposting […]
Write a Great Blurb
Writing a blurb for your manuscript takes practice. Here are some tips to help you write a good one. A blurb is that short (150-200 words) description you find on […]
Writing a Query Letter: Do’s and Don’ts
Writing a good query letter can be tough, especially if it’s your first one. Here are some things you should do: Address the agent by name – and always be […]
Write a Great Book Synopsis
I’ve finished the science fiction novel – not going to advertise that on this blog – and am in the part of writing and publishing that I hate: writing the […]
What I’m Researching
I’m working on the science fiction novel at the moment, but I thought I’d share some of the varied things writers have to look up to make a good story. […]