Category: Writing Matters

  This pet peeve list is to help writers with character development. Every good character needs a quirk or two, and a pet peeve can be a great (and sometimes funny) one! We can learn a lot about a character from what gets on their nerves. Pet Peeve Definition A “peeve” is an annoyance or aggravation. A “pet peeve” means

We’d love to see what you’re up to! Work in Progress Wednesday is usually the first Wednesday of the month, but it got bumped from last week due to the holidays. I’ll share an excerpt of what I’m working on, and you’re welcome to do the same in the comment section! Sometimes a long comment can be slow to load,

I have a lot of thoughts about writing plus size characters, both as a reader and as a full-time freelance book editor. Recently, it’s been on my mind a lot! One reason for this is that the heroine in my work in progress—the sequel to Her Knight at the Museum , in which she’s an important character—is full-figured. Her body

You can use these funny writing prompts when writing a romantic comedy novel or script, a short story, or even a serious or scary story that could use a little levity in the middle of all the drama. Humor is one of those writing skills that takes a little work to learn, but using funny writing prompts is a great

I don’t know if I should feel embarrassed by this post… Or proud of my determination. It’s about my years of struggles as an author before getting my first book deal with a major publisher. As writers, we don’t always talk about our failures and setbacks. Many of us deal with them as though they are crimes, dumping them into

Let’s share what we’re writing! Work in Progress Wednesday is the first Wednesday of the month. I’m going to share a snippet of what I’m working on, and you’re invited to do the same in the comment section! I recommend copying and pasting from your manuscript. Sometimes longer comments can be slow to load, but usually they get there. 😊 

Great metaphors can set an author’s writing style apart.       But metaphorical writing—in which one thing is compared to another—doesn’t come naturally to everyone! That’s why I thought I would share one of my favorite tricks with you today. It’s also in my book Master Lists for Writers.   Here are a few examples of metaphorical (or figurative)