by kristinoakley | Jan 27, 2023 | For Writers
When I go to writing conferences, I’m amazed at the number of writers who don’t know what a developmental edit is. In fact, many aren’t aware at all of the various types of editing available and when you need them. I’m also amazed that some published...
by kristinoakley | Jan 18, 2023 | For Writers
Please note: This article was originally published on the Chicago Writers Association’s blog. You’ve just returned home from a writer’s conference and your head is spinning from all that you’ve learned. You had a wonderful time socializing with other writers—your...
by kristinoakley | Jan 13, 2023 | For Writers
Unforgettable characters resonate with readers and lead to more book sales. How can you create an unforgettable protagonist? First, ask yourself why you are writing about this character. What is it about them that makes you want to spend months or even years writing...
by kristinoakley | Dec 27, 2022 | For Writers
As writers, we spend a lot of our time at our desks writing, thinking, researching, procrastinating, editing, and writing some more. We often seek feedback from a critique group, critique partner, or editor, so we’re not completely isolated in our endeavor, but most...
by kristinoakley | Nov 27, 2022 | For Writers
In my article Why You Need a Newsletter, I gave six reasons why newsletters are essential for writers. Building relationships with your readers is the number one reason. If you have a strong connection with your fans, not only will they buy your books, they’ll...
by kristinoakley | Sep 1, 2022 | For Writers
Research? But I write fiction; can’t I just make this stuff up? Yes, but even a novel has to be grounded in fact. Lack of plausibility is one of the main reasons agents, publishers, and readers reject a book. Novels that are well-researched are not only...
