"This weekend, I'll revise my novel." Hold up; how long is this novel? How long is your weekend? To revise a 75k novel in a two-day span is an unrealistic goal. You, my dear writer friend, are setting yourself up for failure. Even the best writers with sharp attention spans couldn't do that feat, unless … Continue reading Setting Realistic Goals
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The Only Way is Up
I’ve been down about the first draft of Devil’s Blood. I’m currently revising the entire novel. I went back and saw all these little things, like sentence structure, unclear actions, and weird dangling modifiers. So, I made the executive decision to revise the novel. Last night I proofread another chapter, then took a break. I’ve … Continue reading The Only Way is Up
People Watching
I enjoy writing characters. I also enjoy watching people so I can make those characters feel like real people. If you've never people-watched, try it. Go find a bench in a mall, or sit in a parking lot and watch people enter and exit an establishment. Go to the grocery store an wander. How do … Continue reading People Watching
Beatrice B. Morgan 