Radical revision is a term to revise or rewrite your current draft. It’s a tool to help your reimagine your story. This is a method I learned in school when I was working on my English degree. I’ve...

Here is a reminder for contests in September. Below are contests due in October. Good luck! September 2015: Type: Popular Fiction Hosted by: Writer’s Digest Deadline: Early bird–September 15, 2015; Final deadline–October 15, 2015 Entry Fee: Early bird–$20;...

Yesterday I listed five different outlining methods for your novel. Today, I have more. Snowflake Method This is also known as the expanding method. You begin with an idea and simple expand on it. It’s easier said than...

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Take It Outside As writers, we’re always on the computer. I know there are quite a few people who prefer pen to paper, but most likely we’re typing something up. Not to mention, a lot of us writers...

            Oh, to be a kitty on a snowy day. It’s one thing to not have the responsibility of anything in the world, but to have the actual opportunity to relax whenever and where ever you want was...

Oh, gosh… And another year begins! I can’t believe we’re already into 2017. 2016 came and went in a blink of an eye, it seems like. It was a weird year, but I think 2017 is going to be...

Via Goodreads Summary (from Goodreads): Walt Disney is an American hero–the creator of Mickey Mouse, and a man who changed the face of American culture. After years of research, with the full cooperation of the Disney family and access...

It’s Been Almost A Whole Month… I fell off the face of the earth again, haven’t I? Sorry about that. Things have been so hectic lately that I haven’t had too much time to do things for myself…like write. Every...

Title: The Elite Author: Kiera Cass Published:HarperTeen, April 2013 Genre: Young adult dystopia How I got the book: I bought it Summary: The Selection began with thirty-five girls. Now with the group narrowed down to the six Elite,...