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How to Handle Rejection as a Writer

Advice to Soothe Self-doubt By Sheila Arellano As writers, we’ve all felt that crushing dread that leads us to doubt every word we’ve written. Rejection is present regardless of which stage of the writing process we are in. We can receive a rejection from a friend, an agent, a colleague or an editor, which isContinue reading “How to Handle Rejection as a Writer”

How to Outline a Book

Methods for Planning a Novel By Sheila Arellano  When that new idea ignites your imagination, the world becomes very exciting. At that moment, all you want to do is start writing. But sometimes—and I know pantsers will disagree here—it is good to take a step back and analyze where your story is going before youContinue reading “How to Outline a Book”

How to Edit When You’re Not an Editor

By: Mariah Prouse I am not an editor. Yet, I cannot deny that I edit and revise my novels to the best of my ability. So, I guess I am just in denial. Anyone else?  But editing is a part of the process that leads towards a completed novel. After all, the first draft isContinue reading “How to Edit When You’re Not an Editor”

Weaving Myths and Legends into Your Writing

Advice to help you embed myths and legends in storytelling.

Make Best Friends Out of Your Characters

Tips to help you create dynamic three-dimensional characters that feel real to your readers. By Megan Amato A story is nothing without its characters. Even in plot driven novels, readers can feel something lacking when a character isn’t properly developed or fleshed out. Beautiful prose, complex plot and magical world building withstanding, it’s the charactersContinue reading “Make Best Friends Out of Your Characters”

How to Create Vivid Fantasy Worlds

By Sheila Arellano We’ve all experienced that sudden spark of creativity, that moment when we see our magical worlds clearly in our heads and we rush to our computer to write. Being a fantasy writer is fun and exciting because we have complete freedom over the worlds we create. The only limit is our imagination!Continue reading “How to Create Vivid Fantasy Worlds”