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Beta Reading Readiness
You’ve finished your novel and think you’re ready for a beta read. Are you sure? Like all steps along the planning-writing-editing path...

M.C.
Jun 8


Pacing & Paragraphs
Having spent the last three years as a member of a robust online critique group and the last year as judge in a novel contest, I’ve...

M.C.
Aug 9, 2022


Write Your Story
If there’s any one, core piece of advice I can give to new writers—or any writer for that matter—is to be true to yourself and write your...

M.C.
Dec 5, 2021


Editing - From Rock to Diamond
So, after months (or years) of work, you’ve finally completed your novel and enjoyed the momentous occasion of typing “The End” on the...

M.C.
Jul 25, 2021


Adverbs - The Ostracized Part of Speech
In talking with many authors, opinions regarding the adverb run deep and strong. Many tout the “get rid of ‘em!” philosophy while a few...

M.C.
May 6, 2021
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