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Yes, they undermine your writing, and yes, they need to be fixed. But with a deep breath and a little critical analysis, plot holes may not be quite the monsters we make them out to be.
Read moreThe Most Important Part of Book Editing: Knowing When to Break the Rules
When being “correct” jeopardizes clarity or the authorial voice, then being “correct” often needs to take a back seat.
Read more5 Reasons Your Novel Isn’t Getting Agents’ Attention
There are plenty of reasons an author might struggle to get agent interest—and most don’t have anything to do with the quality of the novel.
Read moreSetting and Resetting Writing Goals
Whether we’re talking about New Year’s Resolutions or any other goals, it doesn’t matter when you start—only that you start.
Read moreTop Inkdrop Blog Posts of 2021
If there’s ever anything you’d like to see me cover on the blog, please let me know! If you’re looking for more of certain topics and less of others, I’d love to hear it. In the meantime, here are the ten most-read posts published in 2021!
Read more3 Questions to Ask Every Character
These three questions are required to create a complex character. The rest, in broad strokes, is color.
Read moreThe Indie Author’s Guide to Creating Captivating Characters
If you're struggling to create dynamic, compelling characters that jump off the page and into readers' hearts, you're not alone.
Read moreHow to Write a Book Synopsis for Your Novel
You’ve finished drafting your novel, been through a round or two of edits, sent it to beta readers for feedback, maybe even hired a professional editor to really make it sing, and now you’re getting ready to pitch it to contests, literary agents, and/or publishers. Well, friend, you’re going to need a synopsis.
Read moreAdding Meaning to Your Fictional World
As you build your novel’s world, do you consider what certain symbols, colors, or images might mean to or about the characters and their society?
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