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Writing & Editing

Character Voice: How to Get It Right

Trisha / August 3, 2020
A book (The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary) on a wooden coffee table.
Character voice is how a character talks. When it's done poorly, readers aren't able to connect with your characters. But when it's done well, the character's come to life.Continue Reading
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Do’s and Don’ts of Contacting a Freelance Editor

Trisha / June 8, 2020
It can be intimidating to search for and contact editors. Here are a few tips to help you craft a professional query that will make getting quotes from freelance editors a much smoother process.Continue Reading
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How to Know What Kind of Editing You Need

Trisha / May 18, 2020
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What type of editing does your manuscript need? That depends on what state your manuscript is in and what kind of help you want with it.Continue Reading
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Author Q&A: Alexis Marie Chute from The 8th Island Trilogy

Trisha / April 27, 2020
Alexis Marie Chute is a an author, visual artist, curator, filmmaker, and public speaker based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She's the author of a YA fantasy series and a memoir about grief, healing and pregnancy after loss.Continue Reading
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Writing a Book Synopsis Helps You Write a Better Book

Trisha / March 16, 2020
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A book synopsis is a summary of your book and can be used to refine your story and interest agents and publishers. Here's how...Continue Reading
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Writing & Editing Writing Prompts

Writing Prompt: “Wow, gold star for you.”

Trisha / February 13, 2020
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A random writing prompt to help writers practice writing or break through the dreaded writer's block.Continue Reading
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Writing Prompt: Focus

Trisha / January 16, 2020
FOCUS in fuzzy lights
A random writing prompt to help writers practice writing or break through the dreaded writer's block.Continue Reading
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Writing & Editing Writing Tips

Writing Tip: Give Yourself Time, But Not Too Much Time

Trisha / December 20, 2019
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Giving yourself a timeline goal can help you make writing a priority and actually finish projects.Continue Reading
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Writing & Editing Writing Prompts

Writing Prompt: Oh, hello.

Trisha / December 6, 2019
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A random writing prompt to help writers practice writing or break through the dreaded writer's block.Continue Reading
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Writing Prompt: That’s not quite what I asked for.

Trisha / November 15, 2019
A random writing prompt to help writers practice writing or break through the dreaded writer's block.Continue Reading
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