A newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Getting to know your characters is vital for any writer and any story. Characters drive plot. How they react to the world around them is what creates drama and interest.…
The first piece of advice I received on this topic was from my Screenwriting 101 teacher. He taught that scenes are camera cuts where the setting or time changes, and…
That and which are so similar to each other, it’s tricky to know which one to use. It’s one of those grammatical situations where we know there’s a right way…
The English language is a complex thing, and sometimes it feels like it was made to trick people. This is the case when it comes to the difference between leaped and leapt.…
In a novel, the prologue – a section preceding your first chapter – is a powerful literary tool. When utilised correctly, a prologue can elevate your novel to the next…
Writer’s Edit is a newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.