Story Physics: Reaction Beats
Craft, Writing, ER/CB Draft, Freelance Draft, Memoir Draft, Nonfiction Draft, Novel Draft, Picture Book Draft, Short Story Draft, ER/CB Outline, Freelance Outline, Memoir Outline, Nonfiction Outline, Novel Outline, Picture Book Outline Kristen Overman Craft, Writing, ER/CB Draft, Freelance Draft, Memoir Draft, Nonfiction Draft, Novel Draft, Picture Book Draft, Short Story Draft, ER/CB Outline, Freelance Outline, Memoir Outline, Nonfiction Outline, Novel Outline, Picture Book Outline Kristen Overman

Story Physics: Reaction Beats

Newton’s third law says every action will have an equal but opposite reaction. This is true in stories, too … or at least it should be. How do we get to know characters, even as they flit from one conflict-ridden chase scene to the next? Through reaction beats.

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Healing Writer Burnout
Writing, ER/CB Draft, Freelance Draft, Memoir Draft, Nonfiction Draft, Novel Draft, Picture Book Draft, Short Story Draft Amy Holland Writing, ER/CB Draft, Freelance Draft, Memoir Draft, Nonfiction Draft, Novel Draft, Picture Book Draft, Short Story Draft Amy Holland

Healing Writer Burnout

Writer burnout is a cousin to writer’s block, with a few key differences. Both states leave you feeling like you should write, you need to write, but you just can’t. I’ll share five tips that’ll help you recover from writer burnout.

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3 Writing Practices To Make You A Better Memoir Writer
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3 Writing Practices To Make You A Better Memoir Writer

If you’re struggling to figure out how to write your memoir or can’t seem to find the right words, here are three writing practices to make you a better memoir writer and help your memories, reflections, and musings shine bright and clear.

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Writing Quotes To Motivate and Inspire
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Writing Quotes To Motivate and Inspire

Pithy writing quotes can motivate and inspire with just a few words. We’ve put together some of our favorites to keep you motivated when the going gets tough.

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Organize Your TBR: Writer's Edition
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Organize Your TBR: Writer's Edition

Getting your reading life together is particularly important for writers, because reading widely and voraciously is one of the best ways to learn your craft. But there are so many books! How do you prioritize what to read?

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Query Smart
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Query Smart

Query smart by making sure you’re targeting agents and editors who want what you’re writing.

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Changing Literary Agents
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Changing Literary Agents

One of the most difficult experiences for an author is changing literary agents. Sometimes, as much as many hate to admit it, seeking out new representation becomes necessary. If a relationship between an author and their agent isn’t productive, it can often be worse than having no agent at all.

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Writing Believable Characters
Craft, Writing, Novel Draft, ER/CB Draft, Picture Book Draft, Nonfiction Draft, Short Story Draft, Freelance Draft Michal Leah Craft, Writing, Novel Draft, ER/CB Draft, Picture Book Draft, Nonfiction Draft, Short Story Draft, Freelance Draft Michal Leah

Writing Believable Characters

We know a believable character when we see one. We know what they want, how they feel, and that they’ll be different at the end of the story than they were at the beginning. Here’s how to make sure they’re connecting with your reader.

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So, you got a query rejection.
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So, you got a query rejection.

Query rejection hurts. You’re putting your shiny new novel out into the world, just for people to say “no, thank you.” Here are some of the best ways to deal with a query rejection.

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3 Helpful Tips for How to Rewrite a Novel
Craft, Writing, Revision + Editing, Novel Editing, Novel Draft, ER/CB Editing, Memoir Editing, Freelance Editing, Nonfiction Editing Rhiannon Richardson Craft, Writing, Revision + Editing, Novel Editing, Novel Draft, ER/CB Editing, Memoir Editing, Freelance Editing, Nonfiction Editing Rhiannon Richardson

3 Helpful Tips for How to Rewrite a Novel

Rewriting a book doesn’t mean your idea or your writing are bad. It means there’s a better way to show readers the essence of what you’re trying to tell them. Here are 3 helpful tips to get you started!

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Why Rewriting A Book Isn’t A Bad Thing
Craft, Revision + Editing, Writing, ER/CB Editing, Freelance Editing, Memoir Editing, Nonfiction Editing, Novel Editing, Picture Book Editing Rhiannon Richardson Craft, Revision + Editing, Writing, ER/CB Editing, Freelance Editing, Memoir Editing, Nonfiction Editing, Novel Editing, Picture Book Editing Rhiannon Richardson

Why Rewriting A Book Isn’t A Bad Thing

Rewriting a book may seem like a daunting task, but it’s worth it. Not only will rewriting develop your narrative, but it’ll make you a better writer. Here’s how.

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Writing Under a Pseudonym
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Writing Under a Pseudonym

Many authors write under a pseudonym, also known as a pen name. If you think writing under an alias is in your future, here are some criteria to help you decide. I’ve also got some tips on how best to come up with one.

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How to Be a Writing Buddy
Critique, Community, Writing, Craft, Revision + Editing, ER/CB Editing, Freelance Editing, Memoir Editing, Nonfiction Editing, Novel Editing, Picture Book Editing, Short Story Editing, ER/CB Draft, Freelance Draft, Memoir Draft, Nonfiction Draft, Novel Draft, Picture Book Draft, Short Story Draft Mary Kole Critique, Community, Writing, Craft, Revision + Editing, ER/CB Editing, Freelance Editing, Memoir Editing, Nonfiction Editing, Novel Editing, Picture Book Editing, Short Story Editing, ER/CB Draft, Freelance Draft, Memoir Draft, Nonfiction Draft, Novel Draft, Picture Book Draft, Short Story Draft Mary Kole

How to Be a Writing Buddy

How is a writing buddy different from a critique partner or writing partner? The terms are often used interchangeably, but I happen to think that a “writing buddy” is friendlier. So here’s how to be a good one, and boost your own critique and writing skills at the same time.

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Marketing To Libraries
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Marketing To Libraries

If you’ve written a book, you’re probably considering marketing to libraries—especially if you’re a self-published author. As such, you’re the direct link between your work and the rest of the world—no fancy marketing departments to help you out.

So how do you approach marketing to libraries?

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Advice for Beginning Writers
Writing, Community, Craft, Revision + Editing, Critique, Novel Draft, Novel Revision, Novel Idea, Memoir Idea, Memoir Draft, Memoir Revision Amy Wilson Writing, Community, Craft, Revision + Editing, Critique, Novel Draft, Novel Revision, Novel Idea, Memoir Idea, Memoir Draft, Memoir Revision Amy Wilson

Advice for Beginning Writers

Some writers have been scribbling stories for so many years, they can’t remember a time when they weren’t writing. Others—like me—specifically remember when they decided to attempt a novel and began typing their first paragraphs. I want to share some advice for beginning writers here who might be feeling overwhelmed, insufficient, or daunted by the road ahead.

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40 GOOD IDEAS FOR BOOKS to Get You Inspired
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40 GOOD IDEAS FOR BOOKS to Get You Inspired

Uncap those pens, pop open those PCs, and crack your knuckles. It’s time to dive into good ideas for books, and how to brainstorm. Good Story Company is here to help you stay inspired with our quirky list of good ideas for books.

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Writing Female Characters
Craft, Revision + Editing, Writing, Novel Draft, Picture Book Draft, Memoir Draft, Freelance Draft, Nonfiction Draft, ER/CB Draft, Novel Editing Amy Wilson Craft, Revision + Editing, Writing, Novel Draft, Picture Book Draft, Memoir Draft, Freelance Draft, Nonfiction Draft, ER/CB Draft, Novel Editing Amy Wilson

Writing Female Characters

Writing female characters can be harder than you expect, as a writer, but it’s important to get right. There are some blind spots that many of us—men and women alike—have when it comes to crafting compelling female characters.

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