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”
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”
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”
Choosing Themes for Your Stories
How to Pick and Develop Themes in Your Writing
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”
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