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by Word Alive Press
A lot of fiction writers tend to start their novels in the wrong place. What do I mean by that? I mean that they either start their story too early...
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by Word Alive Press
One of the biggest mistakes a rookie writer can make—and does make, very often—is failing to focus on clarity. Clarity is not a particularly exci...
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by Word Alive Press
Working with an editor for the first time represents a huge step forward in any writer’s career. It’s often the point when people move forward fr...
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by Word Alive Press
Writing fiction is a lot like acting. It may be strange to consider, but some of the greatest lessons I’ve taken to heart about writing in characte...
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by Word Alive Press
With years of working with authors and publishing clients come a plethora of important questions, and here on the Word Alive Press blog we explor...
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by Word Alive Press
Aspiring writers are often on the receiving end of two pieces of advice that, on the surface, may seem contradictory. They’re told: “Be patient. ...
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by Word Alive Press
I’m moving this week, and it’s not just any move: I’m a first-time homeowner, which means the last few weeks—as well as this one—have been cramme...
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by Word Alive Press
If you’ve received even cursory instruction in creative writing—such as the limited kind you get in grade school—you’ve probably heard the old ax...
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by Word Alive Press
Let me open today’s post with an example from my own experience. About a year ago, I sat down to critique a novel. In the opening scene, the stor...
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by Word Alive Press
So you’ve written a book. You’ve typed the last word. You feel a surge of pride and accomplishment. Among all the other things you’ve done in your ...
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by Word Alive Press
A reader of the blog recently asked some important questions about writing that I’m sure a lot of other writers share. I know that similar concer...
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by Word Alive Press
Very rarely, I edit a manuscript that is so sparsely written that it ends up getting longer through standard revisions. I know a number of authors ...
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