We talked recently about Wordiness in the novel, and how to avoid it. So you’ve mastered that, right? But yet, that pesky prose is still running away …
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Craft of Writing
How to Fix Your Manuscript’s Point-of-View Problem
Viewpoint is a tricky beast. I speak at a lot of writers’ conferences, and often gives sessions on point of view. Sometimes these are half-day …
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How To Stop Over-Describing The Action In Your Novel
Ever notice how writers tend to panic when this topic comes up? Adrenaline surges. Cortisol releases. Stress hormones run amok! Because …
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