When I was younger, I looked forward to Christmas Break because I could sleep in, play video games without worrying about homework, and I got presents. Today, I'm looking forward to the Break because I'll have a week off work, three weeks off school, and I've already made a list of all the things I … Continue reading Vacations
Category: Writer’s Woes
Editing as a Indie Writer
Editing is a vital part of any novel, regardless of audience, genre, or subject. Editing is to writing as seasonings are to food. Sure, you could eat unsalted eggs, but they're not good. Seasons makes food taste better. If food tastes good, you're more likely to eat more. If food tastes bad, you're not going … Continue reading Editing as a Indie Writer
Feedback and Constructive Criticism
Writers are no strangers to criticism. Unfortunately, negative criticism is part of the gig. I wish it weren’t. Positive feedback and constructive criticism are, too, but sometimes it feels like those are impossible to find. It’s true that finding a good beta reader is like finding a rare painting at a yard sale. It’s been … Continue reading Feedback and Constructive Criticism