Ever hear that "honesty is key" and "the truth will set you free?" Well, yeah, those things are mostly true and accepted as morally just. But let's talk honesty in fiction. When I'm talking "honesty" I'm talking honesty from the writer to the reader, from the character voice to the reader. Honesty - that sheer … Continue reading Honesty
Category: Writer’s Woes
Warnings and Ratings for Books
I’ve poo-pooed this idea before, about putting ratings and warnings on books, but the more I read, the more I’m totally for it. When it comes to the rating systems, I am a fan of the one used for video games. On the package of any game will be a black and white box. On … Continue reading Warnings and Ratings for Books
Rough Draft is not a Perfect Draft
I'm working on a retelling of Aladdin. I outlined the plot, and I felt good about it, but now that I'm in the drafting stage, I'm getting all the self-conscious "not good enough" vibes. I've had to step away from the draft and remind myself that a rough draft is not the final draft. It's … Continue reading Rough Draft is not a Perfect Draft
Beatrice B. Morgan 