The Layers of Revision
To many, writing is revision, and most writers revise their manuscripts numerous times before they’ve shaped it into the best version that it can be.
Busting 3 Magical Writing Myths
Jan Fields busts three common writing myths and shares how you can be sure these myths don’t derail your writing career before it even has a chance to start.
4 Ways Writers Can Positively Deal with Constructive Criticism
Writers can be thin-skinned when it comes to getting feedback on their work. Let’s look at 4 ways to positively deal with constructive criticism!
How to Indie Publish: Part 2
Indie publishing is a broad topic with many nuances. In part 2, Kristin Dawson gives insights on finding an editor, beta readers, and more! Let’s go!
How to Indie Publish: Part 1
Wondering how to indie publish your novel? Check out this step-by-step process for self-publishing your book with high-level insights and pitfalls.
Alpha and Beta Readers: What Every Author Needs to Know
What is an alpha reader versus a beta reader? We break down everything writers need to know about using alpha and beta readers for your next writing project.
How to Show Your Characters’ Emotions
To show emotions, we need words and phrases that help readers feel what the characters feel. This post will teach you how to show your characters’ emotions.
Less Filtering = More “Show, Don’t Tell”
When writing fiction, we want to reduce the distance between reader and story. One good way “show, don’t tell” is to eliminate filter words.
5 Tips for Giving Useful Feedback to Writers
Not only does giving feedback help the writer who receives the feedback, it helps you as well. Let’s think about what makes good feedback and how to give it.
Writing Feedback: Casting Off Unhelpful Expectations
Preparing yourself to receive writing feedback is the best way to ensure you’ll improve. Let’s look at ways we sabotage our growth with unhelpful expectations.
Revision: Why Writers Need Objective Feedback
If you want to be published, objective feedback is essential for your revisions. Instructor Sue Ford shares different types of feedback to improve your writing.
Power Up Your Revision with Feedback
It’s easy to underestimate the value of feedback at some point in the revision process. Here’s where to get feedback and how to use it in your next manuscript.
4 Planning Tools to Use for Successful Revisions
Let’s look at some revision tools and techniques you may not have considered including timelines, style sheets, vision boards, and playlists!
Revision: The Importance of a Critique
We type “the end” and are so excited, but the truth is no draft is perfect. Here’s why getting a manuscript critique is crucial to getting your work published.
5 More Strategies for Revising Your Work – Part 2
Today, we explore 5 more ways to revise your story or article with IFW Instructor Susan Ludwig. Try one or more of these strategies for a stronger final piece.
4 NaNoWriMo Bonuses for All Writers
Even if you don’t take part in the effort to write a novel in a month, there are benefits to NaNoWriMo that are worth adding to our writing life. Take a look.
Strategies for Revising Your Work – Part 1
Today, we explore four ways to revise a piece of writing with IFW Instructor Susan Ludwig. Try a new way of revising and see your work in a whole new light!
4 Tips for Writing Teen Romance (and Pre-teen too)
It’s rare to find a YA novel without any romantic elements and romance can appear in upper middle grade too. Check out these 4 tips for writing teen romance.
Revision: Clearing the Clutter
Good writing is often hidden in the clutter of a rough draft. One way to showcase your writing is to put your revision skills to use and cut that clutter out.
What is Revision? Revision vs Proofreading
Revision and proofreading are two very different steps on the way to publication. Which one should you use and when? Read on for all the details!
