
15 Words You Might Not Need In Your Manuscript
Here at Metamorphosis, we're all about making things easier for writers! What's easier than having a handy list of words to look over when editing? Though you should look at these on a case by case basis, odds are, you can delete, replace, or change all fifteen of these words when they occur in your manuscript! Some things to remember: You aren't a bad writer if you do these things. You aren't stupid. Every rough draft (and even many final drafts) have these words and phrases

10 Questions to Ask Your First Draft
I've been under the fog of a new manuscript lately, and I got to thinking. There are certain questions each writer asks themselves during the writing part and after, when they head into the revision stage. I figured the top ten questions I ask myself could be helpful to others, so enjoy! 1. Does This Move The Plot Along? Though it is true that not all stories are the same, they tend to have one thing in common: they need characters and they need plot. No one knows how the sto

5 Things to Add to Your Self-Editing Checklist
For most writers, the most fun is creating everything. You have this world inside of you with characters that won't shut up and when you're done telling their story it's like taking a really satisfying sigh of relief. Then you realize: Crap, I have to read this many more times and change everything. If you're like me, this is your favorite stage in the writing process. Most people despise it. It's easy to get overwhelmed with revising and editing your own work, but it's also