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Why Your Writing Project Needs a Deadline

Filed in Ask the Editor, Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on November 12, 2019 • 0 Comments

The likelihood of achieving a goal without a deadline is pretty slim. We can continuously punt tasks lacking a due date down the field, and before we know it we’ll have pushed certain goals into the next year. To ensure you reach your writing goals, it’s important to set both small and large deadlines for […]

5 Ways to Paint Fall into Your Writing

Filed in Ask the Editor by Erika Bennett on October 10, 2019 • 0 Comments

Writing about fall. There’s a reason one of the first pieces of advice any professional offers to a new writer forging ahead on the publishing journey is, “Show, don’t tell.” Readers don’t want to be told, they want to be shown. So, how does one show information? If we use seasons or weather as an example, […]

Start Small: How to Write a Short Story

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on September 26, 2019 • 0 Comments

If you’re just dipping your toes into the writing world, starting with a full-length novel or nonfiction book may feel overwhelming. Short stories allow you to get a feel for composing a story with a beginning, middle, and end. It also helps you tackle character development and a thorough plot structure without having to devote […]

Set the Scene for Writing Success

Filed in Writing Tips by Elaine Retty on September 12, 2019 • 1 Comment

Most writers have a routine they like to follow, and bless your heart if you suggest changing it. Maybe you like to curl up on the couch with a notepad and pencil, or perhaps you have worn your imprint into the best seat at a coffee shop (you know the one: right next to an […]

How to Add Subplots to Your Novel and Why You Need Them

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on September 10, 2019 • 0 Comments

While your main plot is solely focused on your protagonist and his or her outcome, subplots serve as side stories to the main plot and tend to focus on secondary characters. Subplots should not overpower the main plot, but instead, strengthen the story and more develop the theme of your novel. The How While short […]