I am posting this critique submission today, because I need to end this feature for now. I will post my reasons why later today. Since this is the last one in the submission queue, no one will be left hanging…. Read More ›
Writing Lessons
Critique Group – Writer’s Dilemma
Of course we want a critique. Everyone wants a critique, right? Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a… Read More ›
Story Development – Let the Ghosts Speak Part 4
Parts 1, 2, and 3 of Let the Ghosts Speak brought the story to the crisis event, which some call the inciting incident. Because of this incident, the protagonist’s normal world will never be the same. He will now have to… Read More ›
Critique Group – The Brothers of Elliar
Have you ever had a moment like this? Most writers have. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a… Read More ›
Story Development – Let the Ghosts Speak Part 3
In Parts 1 and 2 of Let the Ghosts Speak, we saw the essential beginnings of a story as well as how to establish an emotional attachment between readers and the protagonist. Part 2 also began the revealing of the… Read More ›
Story Development – Let the Ghosts Speak Part 2
In Part 1 of Let the Ghosts Speak, we saw the essential beginnings of a story. Grab the reader’s attention with a hook beginning (“I have forgotten love. My chains have driven it from me.”) Raise questions that the reader… Read More ›
Critique Group – The Wizard’s Child
Writing a great novel isn’t a big mystery. It just takes hard work, dedication, and willingness to learn and edit … many times. So, choose wisely and get your manuscript critiqued! 🙂 Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to… Read More ›
Story Development – Let the Ghosts Speak Part 1
It’s time for a new story development series. Let the Ghosts Speak is a story that I introduced in a critique group post, and I am now making it into a novel for adults and older teens. As you read, look… Read More ›
Critique Group – The Kid
If your character ever lacks motivation, you should hop right to fixing it. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece…. Read More ›
Critique Group – Courage to See
Critiques can hurt, but they also heal. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All you have to do is post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on one… Read More ›