What is genre? It’s a way to categorize your novel. There’s genre dependent on age: Young Adult, Adult, and Juvenile. There’s genre based on content: Romance, Mystery, and Thriller. Genre is a way to narrow down book selection. We’ve all got genres that we narrow in on when he go to find our next book. … Continue reading Genre Troubles
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How do I write a novel?
Sometimes, when I tell people that I’ve written a book, they get this “wonder struck” look on their face. (Not all people, mind you. But some.) They say how fantastic it is that I’ve finished a book, and how they’ve always wanted to write a book. Then they ask me how I did it. That’s … Continue reading How do I write a novel?
Words to Avoid
Have I done a post about this? I don't know. I've been revising this weekend, and I was startled at how many times I used the word "just." It's not that "just" doesn't have a place. It does. Just not in every third sentence. It's one of those words that we use in our daily … Continue reading Words to Avoid