A synopsis is a useful tool for authors and a necessary one to attract an agent or publisher. Use these tips to make the process easier. The question of the week is: Do you have any pointers or experiences to share about writing synopses? Get your free copy of the First Chapter Rubric. Laube, Steve….
Getting to the finish line for your first book is the most important task for a new author. How do you overcome the obstacles and develop the mindset to get to The End? Emma Dhesi coaching at https://www.emmadhesi.com Special offer ending Saturday, September 10, 2022 https://www.emmadhesi.com/21days. The question of the week is: What is your biggest challenge to…
In this episode of Writing Pursuits, I will discuss twelve ways to find story ideas. Question of the week: What is your favorite method of brainstorming new story ideas? Get your free copy of the First Chapter Rubric. Links: WritingPursuits.com Instagram: @WritingPursuitsPodcast Three Story Method Certified Editor KathreseMcKee.com Mailerlite (affiliate link) YourFirstChapter.com
The puzzler approach takes a fair amount of prewriting and preparation before the real work begins, but don’t call it an outline. Check out The Heroine’s Journey: For Writers, Readers, and Fans of Pop Culture by Gail Carriger for a great addition to your author library. Read the accompanying post at WritingPursuits.com: “Don’t Call It an Outline“….
Use content pillars to generate content for your blog, social media posts, and newsletters. Stop struggling with what to write about in your blog and your author newsletter and your social posts! Who Is Your Ideal Reader Avatar? goes with Episode 2: Who Is Your Ideal Reader?. Use Content Pillars to Generate Strong Content Content Pillars Exercise…
The mirror moment in a story is when the main character experiences a moment of clarity that pushes them to change direction. It is the turning point. That moment of clarity is when your character experiences an ah-hah moment. Most often, it is the unveiling of a truth about—themselves, the world, what they must do…
This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 is in Episode 41. Your story is finished. You’ve reached the end. Your beta readers are waiting, an agent has asked for a full manuscript, or maybe you are getting it ready for your editor. What are some easy ways to immediately improve it before…
Before you send your manuscript to an agent, editor, or your beta readers, use these steps to immediately improve your manuscript. Read the accompanying post at WritingPursuits.com: Seven Easy Ways to Improve Your Manuscript. The question of the week is: What are your favorite last-minute checks before your send your manuscript out? Get your free copy…
Scenes are the building blocks of novel writing. If you master writing scenes, your stories will be unputdownable. Riveting. Engaging. If you are an experienced author, you know these things, but every fiction author must learn how to write a good scene. The question of the week is: How do you know you have reached…
