What’s in a Name? More than you would think.

Apr 14, 2024 | WIP

We’ve been having an interesting conversation on the Regency Fiction Writer’s Forum. It began when one member pointed us to a fascinating post on Tumblr by “Ye Olde News,” a self-described “bored researcher.” He (she?) pointed out...

Finding a Good Editor

Apr 7, 2024 | Method, Self-publishing

One of the most important things a novelist must do-especially if they self-publish is find a good editor. But how do you know where to find one and how do you know if they’re good? When you begin looking for an editor, you need to know what sort of editing you...

Say What? Writing Dialogue

Mar 17, 2024 | Blog, Writing, Writing Craft

Dialogue is an essential tool of the novelist, but too many either don’t know how to write it or may not understand all that well written dialogue can do for their story. This is going to be a two-part blog post because there is just that much to say about the topic....

Should you write before you write?

Mar 3, 2024 | Blog, Method, Writing

Writing before you write? Why? The obvious answer is to get your thoughts together, but there are other reasons as well. Here are five you might want to consider: Whether you’re a pantser or plotter, we all need to rally our thoughts. We’re human; our...

Are you having fun yet?

Feb 25, 2024 | Blog, Life, Writing

How do you feel when you’re heading to work? Are you excited? Are you anxious? Are you looking forward to it or dreading it? Everyday when I head into my office to start my work day I can’t wait to get going. I make a list of all that I need to do that day, prioritize...