A newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.
Recently, we delved into what makes a great opener for a novel, covering the key elements to include in your first chapter. But just as there are important elements you…
The importance of your novel’s first chapter cannot be overestimated. It’s the chapter that introduces your book to the world – the chapter that needs to hook readers, agents and…
There are countless factors that go into rejecting a work. You might be familiar with submitting, but here’s a peek into the flip-side of publishing and rejection. I’ve been on…
Tension is vital for any story. It’s what grips the reader, what keeps them hanging on from page to page and chapter to chapter. Tension can be intense who’s-going-to-die moments, or…
Editorial Assistant Bernadette delves into what works best for writers – writing with paper and pen, or computer…
When you’ve finally finished your manuscript after thousands of hours of work, the last thing you want to hear is that there’s more work to be done. But unfortunately, that’s the…
Editor Claire Bradshaw takes us through the ultimate pros and cons of having a literary agent…
Founding Editor Helen Scheuerer recaps the success of 2015…
Writer’s Edit is a newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.