Thank you to everyone who has made kind comments on the last post. As requested, here is a follow-up, with 3 more ways to improve the pace of your story! 1. Cut out …
Wordiness is one of the most common problems I see in unsolicited manuscripts – there are many ways of tightening up a story and improving the pace; here are 3 of …
Want to look professional? Presentation of your manuscript is important, whether you are approaching an agent, a publisher, or entering a competition. Here are some guidelines: Spacing: Use double line …
In Module Seven of the Write for a Reason course we look at writing dialogue. One important element of creating good dialogue is to make sure that each of your …
Should you ask friends and family to review your newly finished manuscript for you? Writers are often advised against it, because those who are close to us are likely to …
You may have a brilliantly written, exciting novel, but if the beginning is a bit dull, you risk losing your readers before they get to the good bit. This is …
Writing for pure enjoyment is a wonderful thing! God has given us all gifts, and if you enjoy writing for fun, that’s great! If, however, you want to write a …
