In this author interview, Lis McDermott discusses her writing process, character development, and experience as an indie author. We also look at mentoring, editing, and how effective author–editor collaboration strengthens a manuscript.
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Author Spotlight: the creative life of Angela M. Joyce
Discover the creative world of author Angela M. Joyce, as she shares her journey from business librarian to novelist. In this author spotlight, Angela discusses her debut novel The Rydle Year, the inspiration behind her storytelling, and her wider creative life.
Book a sounding board session for real (human) advice
What happens in a publishing sounding board session? We covered genre, audience, marketability, querying agents and navigating publishing advice online.
What does the viewpoint character know? A reminder from Nancy J. Cohen.
I’m reading Writing The Cozy Mystery by Nancy J. Cohen. Here’s a reminder she gives to writers using the first person or a close third: Avoid out-of-body experiences, such as “If I knew what was going to happen, I’d never have walked through that door.” Who has knowledge of the future? The Author, that’s who.Continue reading “What does the viewpoint character know? A reminder from Nancy J. Cohen.”
Author Spotlight: Morgan Christensen on her latest book and what it’s like to work with an editor – me!
Celebrate the release of Morgan Christensen’s new book, Haven’s Warrior. Go behind the scenes to see how this dedicated indie author crafts high-quality fantasy novels worthy of a spot on your bookshelf.
It takes a village to write a book: you’re not on your own.
Community matters. No books are written in a vacuum. Find your community.
I can help you fix your story.
I love being involved with books in their early stages. Developmental support lets me help writers see what’s working, what isn’t, and how to fix it—so their stories become clearer, stronger, and more satisfying for readers.
Writing Tips: When Actions Overlap
What is false simultaneity and how do I avoid it in my writing?
How do the books we read in school shape us?
Here’s a short extract from Reading Lessons by Carol Atherton – a reflection on the books we studied at school and the way they quietly shape us. And now I’m going to be nosy: – Are there school books that still echo in your mind or your writing? – Have you ever revisited one andContinue reading “How do the books we read in school shape us?”
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