A few weeks ago, I finally finished my novel revision and sent it to my agent for her review. This revision had been in progress for five months, and it felt just wonderful to have it done. I’m sure the manuscript is not perfect yet, but I do think it’s better than it was before. […]

I’m taking a break from posting until I finish my revision. Hopefully in a few weeks I’ll have it off to my agent with a few more lessons to share. Can’t write about writing unless I’m doing it! More soon!

As important as it is for a writer to sit herself down regularly and just write, there is something to be said for a patient attitude.   On the micro level, a writer needs to give her brain the time and space it needs to work out plot logistics, character motivations, and meaningful settings—especially when […]