Feedback for writers: how to get it, how to give it, and do you actually want it?
You’ve been writing something for a while; you think it’s ok but you’re not sure. How do you find out? Here are the do’s and don’t’s of getting feedback. Ok first off DON’T send it to an industry professional. Publisher, agent...Nanowrimo: November Novel Writing in a Month
November is over. For those who write, this means the end of another Nanowrimo. A chance to splurge out a first draft of a novel in thirty days. I haven’t participated in Nanowrimo every year, but I always find it an interesting experience. Twice I tried...Writing, Re-drafting…Everything but the kitchen sink
It’s a hard lesson to learn, but less is more. On my fourth draft of current project and I’m paring right back to find the story is getting stronger and stronger. I’m learning that my default reaction is to say, ‘oh that’ll be good’...