Writing Basics
How to Write and Edit a Novel: The Ultimate Guide
First Draft Problems and How to Solve Them
Words & Grammar
Immediately, Suddenly, Finally, Oh My! (why you should avoid time-based adverbs)
Three Words to Banish From Your Novel (or else)
Stop Using “-ing” Verbs in Your Novel
Chapters & Scenes
How to Spot a Bad Scene or Chapter
Dialogue
The Ultimate Guide to Punctuating Dialog
Make Sure the Dialog in Your Novel Makes Sense!
Characters
Are You Writing Bad Character Descriptions?
Don’t Let Your Novel’s Characters be Crybabies
Young Adult & Middle Grade
“Edgy” YA Fiction: is Sex a Selling Point or Off Limits?
Writing Advice
Writers, Are You Treating Your Readers Like They’re Stupid?
Why Dreams Make Great Writing Prompts
Writing in Present Tense Might be a Bad Idea
Writers, Stop Repeating Yourselves!
Leave Hands Out of Your Novel…No, Really
Self Publishing
How to Get People to Take Your Self-Published Novel Seriously
Is Self Publishing Right for You?
What (Not) to Say When People Ask Why You Self Published
Traditional & Small Press Publishing
7 Reasons to be Wary of Small Publishing Houses
Hiring a Freelance Novel Editor
How Much Should You Pay for a Freelance Novel Editor?
Why Logical Novel Editors are Better than Passionate Ones
Ellen Brock 