Yesterday, I finished Draft 8 of my romantic horror, "Whispers." (That's a code name, not a title. I don't have a title I feel good about yet. It's in the workshop.) This latest draft is technically draft 8 of this particular manuscript, even though this story idea has gone through probably twice that many iterations. … Continue reading I Finished a Draft!
Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Writing, Lesson 2: Feedback is a Necessary Evil
Feedback can hurt. Sometimes it will hurt. But you need feedback—especially early on—if you want to grow as a writer. When I was in college, I took workshop classes where we brought in stories and critiqued each other’s work. I remember one specific workshop where several of us gave the same piece of feedback on … Continue reading Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Writing, Lesson 2: Feedback is a Necessary Evil
Ten Lessons I’ve Learned from Ten Years of Writing: Finish the Draft
I published my first book on April 26, 2016—ten years ago. In those ten years, I’ve learned a lot about writing and publishing, and I want to share some of those lessons with you. And if you’re anything like me, you’re probably going to hear this advice… and still make the same mistakes anyway. Because … Continue reading Ten Lessons I’ve Learned from Ten Years of Writing: Finish the Draft
Beatrice B. Morgan 