Tag: Tips


How Much Character Development is Too Much?
Guest post by author Chase Connor Writers should develop characters like they do their relationships. But maybe you don’t know their mom’s maiden name. Or what name they gave their childhood pet. The type of shampoo they use. Or about the time they accidentally told the cashier at the bakery that they…


Find Your Literary Agent
By Emily Potter When querying time arrives at last, the thought of plunking “agent” into a search engine and firing off a letter to anyone with a published email address can seem enticing. We all know that the competition for agents is a fierce one and getting your letter in front of as many eyes as…
How to Get Unstuck During NaNoWriMo by Emily Potter
The halfway point of NaNoWriMo has come and gone and, if the writing gods happen to be smiling upon you, you are sailing into the home stretch with plenty still left in your head to pour out onto paper. But the writing gods are especially busy in November and there is always a chance that…
NaNoWriMo Self-Care Tips by Brian Whitmore
1. Eat healthy! 2. Get regular exercise! 3. Take regular breaks! 4. Get sleep! 5. Work out a high level plan for your story ahead of the heavy writing! With these tips you can maximize your NaNoWriMo experience and have a better written product at the end of the month! Follow Brian Whitmore on Twitter
