Writer's Edit

A newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.



Author: Jessica A. McMinn

  • 5 Benefits Of Writing Fan Fiction (And Why You Shouldn’t Dismiss It)

    Whichever corner of the internet you spend your time lurking in, you have no doubt encountered fandoms – and by extension, fan fiction. At the time of writing, fanwork mecca…


  • 5 Creative Ways to Get to Know Your Characters

    Every good book has a strong cast of captivating characters accompanying the reader throughout the story. Whether it’s high-action fantasy, gritty crime drama or heart-wrenching romance, characters who are realistic…


  • 5 Fun & Unusual Ways To Do Research For Your Novel

    Researching your novel: all authors have to do it. Whether you’re brushing up on your science facts for a detailed multi-book space opera, or digging into the nitty-gritty of life…


  • 6 Times You Shouldn’t Kill Your Characters

    Spoiler alert: this post contains a number of potential spoilers relating to deaths occurring in various books/movies, including A Song of Ice and Fire/Game Of Thrones, The Book Thief and…


  • 6 Lessons I Learned From The Beta Reading Process

    Sending my novel out for beta reading was potentially the most terrifying part of my writing career to date. As a Creative Writing graduate, I’m no stranger to critique; workshopping…


  • 6 Proven Ways To Add Romance To Your Fantasy Story

    Love is in the air. No, really – it is! Romance and relationships play an important part of many people’s everyday lives, and the same holds true in many types…


  • 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Planning A Novel

    Whether you’re a plotter, a pantser or somewhere delightfully in between, everyone needs to plan their novel. But as with all creative endeavours, there’s no ‘right’ way to begin writing.…


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Writer’s Edit is a newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.