Being a writer is the best job in the world, aside from those fortunate enough to be paid to pet kittens or sample new ice cream flavors. But is writing a REAL job? This question has set fire to the entire psychiatric community. Okay, most of them…the ones in my head *turns off fire alarms*. […]
Read MoreWhy Editing Matters & Simple Ways to Make Your Work SHINE
Editing makes up a HUGE part of the writing process. Oh, if all we writers had to do was sit down and slap glorious words on a page. If only it were so easy. For those new to this profession, here’s a truth bomb. This job is rewarding but it isn’t for the faint of […]
Read MoreThe Burning Desire: The Difference Between Magnificent & Maddening
The burning desire is the beating heart of all great stories. Without the burning desire, the story will fall apart faster than a reality star who’s lost her hair extensions. We’ve discussed story structure more times than I can count on this blog, and for good reasons. When we understand the fundamental parts of story […]
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