A newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.
The best way to learn how to write fiction is to read a lot of fiction. I hear this advice over and over again, and I wholeheartedly agree. Sometimes, though,…
Asking ‘How many drafts should you write for a novel?’ is kind of like asking ‘How long is a piece of string?’. Every writer has a process that works for…
Maybe you’re writing your author bio or a blog post, or maybe you need to refer to a book in your own story. But when it comes to typing in…
Plot versus character. Two heavyweight wrestlers stepping into the ring. The question on many writers’ lips is: who will win? It’s a common conundrum, with many writers wondering where they…
The first two answers that leapt to my mind when I saw the question ‘How long does it take to write a novel?’ were: As long as it takes; and…
There are many great ways to start a story. Depending on the genre, you might begin mysteriously and gradually build to a climax. Or you might start with an image…
Establishing an online presence as a budding author can be a daunting process, especially if you’re still trying to pick a platform. While indie authors primarily build their readership by…
As familiar as we may be with the health benefits of exercise, it’s often one of the first things we time-poor writers sacrifice in order to work on our craft.…
Flash fiction has become increasingly popular in recent years. You’ve probably noticed a plethora of websites and online publications dedicated entirely to flash fiction or microfiction, and perhaps even call-outs…
While writers the world over struggle to craft truly original stories, theorists spend their time identifying ways in which they are actually all the same. Joseph Campbell famously reduced the…
Writer’s Edit is a newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.