by Meredith Cole Writers can only scribble (or type) away in their dark corner for so long. Eventually someone needs… Read more The Pros and Cons of Writing Groups
Tag: Writing Advice
Writing the Perfect First Line
by Meredith Cole When I was a kid, we used to play a game with the first and last lines… Read more Writing the Perfect First Line
Using an Outline to Plan Your Story
by Meredith Cole Plan ahead, that’s my motto. I like lists. I like maps. I like to use a recipe.… Read more Using an Outline to Plan Your Story
Using a Quota to Get Through the First Draft
by Meredith Cole Once upon a time I tried all three techniques. I find that I rely on my muse… Read more Using a Quota to Get Through the First Draft
Naming Characters
by Meredith Cole Some characters come named–just like that. There’s no stress or worry. You know their name just as… Read more Naming Characters
Writing What You Know
by Meredith Cole For every rule, there is an exception to that rule. But rules are useful for beginning writers.… Read more Writing What You Know
Writing Characters
by Meredith Cole I’m a firm believer that your favorite person in the story should be the your main character.… Read more Writing Characters
How to Revise Your Work
by Meredith Cole The writing process can be summed up like this for me: Attempt to roughly flesh out and… Read more How to Revise Your Work
Revising Your Book
by Meredith Cole We had freezing rain on Sunday here in Virginia and there was major panic from my fellow… Read more Revising Your Book
Propelling Your Writing with Deadlines
by Meredith Cole There’s too much going on in my life and there are too many things competing for my… Read more Propelling Your Writing with Deadlines