Can You Edit Your Book After It’s Been Published?
Writers often experience a sense of euphoria when their manuscript is finally published. The endless revisions and editing of your book are over, any last
Ways of Quoting a Book
Whether you write nonfiction novels, white papers for peer review, or grant proposals, at some point in your writing career, you’re going to need to
5 Tips for Successfully Writing Second Person Point of View
A key question to ask when writing your book is ‘who gets to tell the story?’ Whose perspective are you writing from? Most books you
What Is the Definition of a Novel?
A novel is a long, narrative work of fiction. It is written in literary prose that entertains and tells a contribed story with a chain
How to Start Writing a Book
Everyone has a book in them, or so the adage goes. But how do you actually get started writing one? Do you just start writing,
What Is a Story Arc?
Story arc: definition The story arc, or narrative arc, is the terminology used to explain the path a story follows. In other words, it’s the
What an Editor Looks for in a Mystery Novel
Download This Handout When you begin self-editing your story, it is important to have a method for editing your book. It is helpful to know
Fiction Editing Essentials #3: Editing Your Book’s Scenes
We are back for number three of our four-part editing essentials. You can watch the reply or read the transcript below. A starting author
Difference Between a Novel and a Novella
All of us are familiar with the concept of a novel, a story of length that describes fictional characters and events. Examples include Great Expectations,
Writing a Novel: First or Third Person?
One of the key decisions you make when writing a novel is deciding what perspective, or point of view (POV) it should have. More simply,
