How do you balance prose and dialogue in your novel? How much of either is "too much"?
Writing is a balancing act. So much in life goes unsaid, and so much of what’s unsaid is important. Like most feats of balance, it helps...
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Is it normal to lose interest in your own writing?
Most writers lose interest in their writing at some point. This is actually a good sign that it's time to challenge your own process in a...
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What are the most common bigger picture mistakes you see when going over a manuscript?
I enjoyed searching for my answer to this question, because it allowed me to return to old author correspondence, which jostled out...
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What are some tactics to address the dreaded, potentially flat, middle section of a manuscript?
There are countless ways for stories to fall short after a strong beginning. We aim for a sweet spot that drives the reader toward...
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