Writing tips fly fast and furious on Twitter these days. Here’s a selection from the past few weeks…
Emily Rodmell @EmilyRodmell
Follow guidelines, but don’t worry so much about “rules” that you commit the worst violation: writing a boring book.
Susan Litman @Susan_Litman
Never, ever submit anything to an editor or agent without a cover letter. That’s the quickest way to no reply. Also, unprofessional.
Emily Rodmell @EmilyRodmell
Unless your characters are professional chefs or restaurant reviewers, they shouldn’t spend half the book sitting down to a meal & talking.
Kathleen Scheibling @KScheibling
Do your eyes change color when you feel anger, passion, etc.? Because I bet they don’t. #romancecliche
Emily Rodmell @EmilyRodmell
Romance readers want a satisfying happily ever after, not a hastily ever after. Don’t wrap up the story in a page. Let them savor the moment
Shana Asaro @shana_asaro
I love the story surprises that come with editing a book for another editor. I get to be a fresh reader who doesn’t know the ending.
Emily Rodmell @EmilyRodmell
It’s ok to play with writing in different genres at first. But when you get serious about selling your work, pick one and become an expert.
Stacy Boyd @Stacy_Boyd
Other times revisions mean cutting the whole first chapter, or completely rewriting a character’s motivation
So follow these editors–and our others!–throughout the days and weeks and you’ll find lots of good writing tips.
Comments ( 7 )
I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!