Tag: writing

The Making of a Memoir Part 1: Where to Start

Filed in Ask the Editor, Writing Tips by Elaine Retty on February 9, 2018 • 0 Comments

If I have learned anything from being an editor it is that everyone has a story to share. This great world of ours has given us experiences as varied as our fingerprints, and there is bound to be someone who will benefit from reading yours. Even if you think your life is nothing spectacular—perhaps even […]

The Power and Danger of Observation

Filed in Ask the Editor, Writing Tips by Amy Sleper on June 8, 2017 • 5 Comments

Writers continually take in the world around them, cataloguing sights, sounds, smells, and other sensations. They observe their environment with deep curiosity and awe, recording the minutiae of the unique scenes that unfold around them every day. Watching a conversation between lovers, a mother scolding her child, or a man walking alone at night can […]

How To Write Romantic Relationships (Without Getting Cheesy)

Filed in Ask the Editor, Writing Tips by Elaine Retty on March 1, 2017 • 0 Comments

I love a good story with some romantic element. It has a way of sweeping me into the characters’ lives and drawing me deeply into their trials and triumphs. Of course there are books that focus on romance as their main genre, but a solid romantic relationship can add dimension to almost any story. The […]