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”
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On Writing Unique Retellings
5 Tips to Help Your Retelling Stand Out By: Lindsay Fortin From reimagined myths to twisted fairy tales, retellings are a hot ticket item these days. Taking a story you love and turning it into something that’s uniquely your own can be daunting, especially if you’re worried that it might be overused, or just notContinue reading “On Writing Unique Retellings”
It’s Okay to Shelve Your Book
Why shelving your book doesn’t mean you’ve failed By Megan Amato Did your heart give a little squeeze just from reading the title? Apologies. I know this is a topic that always has given me the sense of nausea that’s usually attached to failure—and that’s something we need to talk about. I am going toContinue reading “It’s Okay to Shelve Your Book”
Autism Acceptance Month
Some Quick Tips, and Why Autistic People Belong in Publishing By: Lindsay Fortin Hi! I’m Lindsay, one of the bloggers with the Secret Writers Guild, and I’m autistic. April is the annual Autism Acceptance Month. You might see it referred to as Autism Awareness Month (or day) as well. I didn’t think I would everContinue reading “Autism Acceptance Month”
Writing Urban Fantasy
How To Layer Myth Into Your Urban Landscapes By Megan Amato I love all things fantasy—the imaginative worlds, high stakes, magical beings and monsters, and the heroic characters who manage it all in their own way. One of my favourite genres to read and write in is urban fantasy. It was the first genre IContinue reading “Writing Urban Fantasy”
I struggle with finishing first drafts. What can I do about it?
By: Lindsay Fortin I love to write, but I have a difficult time finishing first drafts. Oftentimes I get caught up in the prose, the planning, the details… One time I spent a year and a half on a project and only got to the 22,000 word mark. That’s fine, by the way, if that’sContinue reading “I struggle with finishing first drafts. What can I do about it?”
Improving Your Prose
7 Tips to Help You Gain Mastery Over Words By: Lindsay Fortin Prose is one of my favourite parts of writing. I love finding just the right words and weaving together a tapestry that makes up a larger story. I love the different story elements and putting together plot and character as well, but IContinue reading “Improving Your Prose”
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