Queer travel writer
You’ve finished that marathon draft of your work in progress. Now comes the editing slog.
You know the areas that need work, but staring at the document flummoxes you. Overthinking sets in. Resistance creeps up. Suddenly, that whole passionate work of possibility seems…impossible.
Get out of revision purgatory with these 5 editing tips.
Everywhere, it seems like someone is telling you how to write better/faster/more.
In a crowded marketplace, how do you know which craft book is the one you need?
IMO, it’s the one that is going to solve your particular writing problem.
I’ve rounded up 6 of my favorite craft books and who I think they’re helpful for.
Working through the exercises and keeping “artist’s dates” with myself gave me a rope ladder to pull myself back up and invest in my creativity while also helping me nurture myself during what was otherwise an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden year.
Yes, it’s great to get poems published, or have your manuscript requested by an agent, or receive praise from peers in your writing workshop. That recognition can keep you going through the tough times. But as long as you look for validation from external sources, you’re never going to fully trust your creativity. Do your work because you value it.
Dialogue is one of those elements that can make or break your story. It’s also one of those things that it’s really hard to get right….in part because many writers don’t know (or won’t hear) they are getting it wrong.