Tag: fiction writing

A Pre-Writing Checklist for Fiction Writers

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on June 4, 2020 • 0 Comments

Hyping yourself up to write a book is a lot like getting in the right frame of mind to start a new workout routine. First, the determination takes hold. “I am going to start right now.” Then, self-doubt takes over. “I have no idea where to start.” So, this is your crash course to the […]

Beta Readers: Part 2

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on March 28, 2019 • 0 Comments

Receiving the first round of feedback on your manuscript can stir up a mix of emotions. On the one hand, you will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment for making it this far in the process and having real reader feedback in your hands. The flip side of that, you may find yourself in […]

Pushing Through the Middle: Reviving Your Fiction Story

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on March 21, 2019 • 0 Comments

When writing fiction, oftentimes the middle is where most writers hit a wall and do one of two things: they quit or they keep going. The middle, however, is no place to give up. Instead, it’s time to hone in on what you can do to make the middle zone the best it can be. […]