Good Writing Habits

You may have typed "the end" on the last page of your manuscript, but it's not ready to be sent to your editor. These nine steps will help clarify what you need to do before you ship your book off for editing.

Reading and writing "broken" text can teach an appreciation of what works — and what doesn’t — when it comes to great writing.

Writing often happens under trying conditions. The right strategies can help you manage stress, fatigue, and distractions to move your writing forward.

What makes a standout sentence to you? Studying works you love can help you focus on writing great sentences that make an impact on your story and your readers.

Rules are weighty and can produce some of the most significant sentences you'll write. They build your story world, immerse your reader, and produce consequences.

As a writer, what do you do if your book is set in the present, but the Coronavirus pandemic thwarts your story? Adapt? Ignore? It's a question on a lot of writers' minds. We'd like to hear from you.

Writing about of-the-minute events, politics, and movements can be highly intimidating but deeply necessary. Do the work and make your voice heard.