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Doing Good In Your Novel

Ever read a novel that made you feel good? About yourself? Your place in the world? Your unique set of experiences? What about a novel...

Master Fiction Self-Editing

So you've finished the first draft of your fiction novel and now you're ready to tackle the all-important self-edit. But there are so...

Storytelling 101

If you've ever sought out articles or information about storytelling, you've probably landed on several excellent pieces by various...

Finding Your Right-Fit Developmental Editor

You're interested in developmental editing for your fiction novel or memoir because you know it can level-up your manuscript and turn...

Fiction Editing: A Logical Approach to Tackling Revisions

So, you're finished the first draft of your fiction manuscript, and you know you need to edit, but the thought of editing your fiction...

The Importance of Your Opening Line

The first item up for comment during a developmental edit or manuscript evaluation is the opening line of the novel. Why? The first...

Writing and Tarot: Character Prompt

I love a great character-driven story. The internal world. Relationships. Transformation from first page to last. And a character-driven...

Writing and Tarot: Inspiration Card

Earlier this month, my co-worker Jeanette the Writer, compared the writing and editing processes to the Book of Genesis. The comparison...

Writing and Tarot: Scenario Prompt

This writing prompt presents a scenario for your character or characters to work through. Use when needed to shake off a writing hump and...

Release Day: Survivor By Choice by Catherine Tiffner

Collecting powerful stories about the transformation from victimhood to survivor is a difficult and noble task. In her second book,...