Synopses A common problem for authors who are ready to submit to agents/publishers is the necessity (usually) to supply a synopsis. They’ve done all the hard work, written the book, gone through repeated revisions and rewrites, given it to beta-readers, … Read More
Are you ready to submit to agents? Or about to hit the self-publish button? I’ve been busy the last few months, getting a new website off the ground. Called TheOpeningLines.com, the site aims to give a quick professional editor’s critique … Read More
Head-hopping What is head-hopping, and why is it such a no-no? Head-hopping is the practice of jumping, in close PoV, from one person’s point of view to another. It differs from an omniscient point of view by means of narrative … Read More
The topic of filter words came up in conversation with an author recently. What are filter words? Are they a bad thing? Point of View It’s a question of Point of View (PoV). Modern writers are generally encouraged to write … Read More
If I’m self-publishing, should I hire a professional editor to look at my book? Or can I rely on a well-read relative or friend to do the job for nothing? For authors who are self-publishing, this question is as perennial … Read More
