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

I'd always attested that there was no such thing as writer's block. To me, it had been just an excuse not to get anything done. Since experiencing it for myself two years ago (couldn't write for over six months!), I'm leaning towards it being a real thing from which many writers suffer. However, we don't have to accept defeat! We can fight whatever obstacles are thrown at us! We're writers! We thrive on conflict, even if it's within ourselves! Anyway, here are some tools and

Once your work is out there, it isn't yours anymore. As much as you've attached yourself to it, as much as you've put into it,

Let's face it: no one wants to eat a bland meal. Sure, plain rice will fill your stomach, but you'll feel yourself ultimately unsati