Writer's Edit

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



Tag: writing advice

  • The Complete Guide To Bullet Journaling For Writers

    Table Of Contents You may have seen the terms ‘bullet journal’ or even #bujo floating around lately. Bullet journaling is a hugely popular method of organising, documenting and reflecting on your…


  • 5 Quick Tips For Crafting Believable Characters

    Do you ever find yourself with characters who are too flat? Or notice that you’re spending far too much time writing plot but still struggle with your characters’ motivations? Whether…


  • 5 Ways To Handle The Passing Of Time In Your Story

    Table Of Contents How do you show how much time has passed in a short story or in a novel? Events happen, characters develop, and so time flows. But as…


  • How Word Sprints Will Help You Win NaNoWriMo This Year

    For those about to start NaNoWriMo – we salute you! In fact, we’ll even join you! We’ve got some fantastic writing exercises planned for October and November, to help you…


  • 5 Reasons Novelists Should Write Short Stories

    The ability to write a short story, and write it well, is invaluable to any author. Novelists in particular can benefit from regularly immersing themselves in short fiction. Writing short stories… Develops…


  • 5 Everyday Book Marketing Tips For Authors

    As I often tell authors, the good news about book promotion is the same as the bad news: There’s always something more you can be doing for your book. This…


  • How To Plan Your Novel Using The Three-Act Structure

    Writing a novel is hard, especially if you’ve never done it before. You’ve spent hours researching, building your world and becoming an expert on your characters. Now you’re ready for…


  • 5 Simple Mental Health Tips For Creative Writers

    Taking care of your mental health is an underestimated essential for a fulfilling and rewarding writing career. After all, it’s difficult to write well when you don’t feel your best. In…


  • Poet of the Month, TJ Wilkshire, on Poetry Techniques & Staying Ambitious

    Every month, Writer’s Edit selects one work to feature as our Poem of the Month. This year we’re going behind the scenes of the writing to discuss inspirations and influences…


  • 6 Questions To Help You Avoid Predatory Publishers

    For many writers, publication can seem like the ultimate prize. Many anticipate the wondrous moment when a publisher will finally say “yes” – launching their careers and justifying years of…


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