If you’re story was inspired off something else or you learned from a previous artist who bears your same craft…is it the same as copying? Are the stories now “basically the same?” Let’s think about it…

When can you finally close the book and say “I’m done” in the editing process? Good question…

Many writers have heard or fallen prey to the Mary Sue. The term is typically used to refer to a fictional type of female character who is depicted as unrealistically lacking in flaws or weaknesses. My sister and I have seen far too many annoying Mary Sues (in films, television, and literature)….

If you're writing a book, short story or a graphic novel you’ve probably wondered or asked yourself, “does this need a romance in it?” Unless of course you're writing a love story and then the answer is obvious. But whether or not you have one in any story you make is a big deal and in this blog I’ll explain why.

Show don’t tell is one of the many common advice given to writer’s. Every editor is probably going to tell you this. A good writer doesn’t need to tell their audience everything…

One of the most common questions I’ve discussed with my sister is “What would my book be rated?” Is it a young adult, new adult, middle grade or something else? Or, “Is my book intense enough?”

Every writer comes to those scenes in your book that you’re just not that excited about but they’re absolutely mandatory.

Everyone’s first draft is some variation of a hot mess. You may not think it is, but if you don’t then that’s one reason you need to read this.

Fiction is so full of characters, male and female, a common concern I hear from writers is…

I have a friend who tried her hand at writing a story…