A newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.
I amar prestar aen, han mathon ne nen, han mathon ne chae, a han noston ned ‘wilith. If you’re an avid conlanger, you might recognise the above as Sindarin Elvish.…
Hands are intimate things. Like eyes, they can be windows into our souls. They can reveal our inner thoughts and feelings, even when we’re trying to hide them. Our histories…
Structure is the framework of a story. Understanding structure can help you, as a writer, develop those stories that aren’t quite hitting the mark yet. We are used to act-based…
If you’re currently writing, editing or getting ready to publish a fantasy novel, you might be wondering if you need to include a map. Fantasy novels are well-known for including…
It can be hard to sit down and start writing. Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve worked on your manuscript. Maybe you’re stuck on a scene that’s particularly tricky…
The only thing harder than getting started on a new writing project is returning to an old one after an extended period away. We all need breaks from writing for…
There are many tools a writer can use to describe or sell their story. Chief among them are three things: a synopsis, a pitch, and a blurb. In all likelihood,…
Whether you’re writing fiction, non-fiction or something in between, approaching your writing as a professional requires a bit of strategy and a lot of tenacity. Being a good writer isn’t…
It can sometimes be a struggle to keep up the flow of your creative juices. The reality is that this has become a struggle for almost everyone out there. When…
Being labelled a perfectionist was once universally considered a badge of honour. Countless highly successful people have proudly proclaimed their perfectionist tendencies, and it was long the classic “weakness-that’s-not-really-a-weakness” provided…
Writer’s Edit is a newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.