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If you’ve received any sort of editorial feedback on your manuscript, or rejections giving you a reason your manuscript was turned down, you might have been told that you have a passive protagonist. Figuring out how to fix this can be difficult – especially if…
When I edit manuscripts for other authors, one of the main problems I see is slipping up when it comes to point of view, especially confusing third-person limited and omniscient. Let’s break all this down so it’s easier to understand. Third-person point of view means…
World-building can be one of the most fun but difficult processes, so I wanted to share some of my best world-building tips for fantasy authors! At the end of the post, I’ll also share some books and other resources you can check out to improve…
The GSU (goals, stakes, and urgency) method was mentioned in an article on ScriptShadow by Carson Reeves as a method of developing a screenplay – but it works great for novels, too! Screenplay methods can often be applied to novel-writing. Jessica Brody adapted Save the…
As a freelance editor, I’ve become quite used to spotting redundant words and repetition in a writer’s work. I’ve noticed many of the words and phrases writers use excessively. The thing is, it’s not always so easy to spot this in your own writing (believe…