The Writing Process Pt. 7: Editing & Revising
I’ve recently been doing a lot of editing and revising, and I thought I’d share some insight on what has worked best for me. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 7: Editing & Revising
Author: Lana Freitas
Writing Characters
One of the most important parts of writing a story is having well-written characters. Now I’m sharing some of the most helpful tips I’ve received over the years. Hopefully this will help make your characters unique and developed. … Continue readingWriting Characters
The Writing Process Pt. 6: So You’re A Writer, Now What?
Even an accomplished writer, or a writer who “is there” still has more they can work on. You can never run out of ideas, intelligence, or imagination; therefore, you can never run out of ways to improve your writing. … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 6: So You’re A Writer, Now What?
What Do You Mean “Show, Don’t Tell”?
This “show, don’t tell” rule is heavily debated by writers. Basically, there’s a time and place for everything! So, this blog talks about when to “show” and when to “tell” in your writing. … Continue readingWhat Do You Mean “Show, Don’t Tell”?
What Does it Mean to Workshop?
When I was younger, I wanted more than feedback for my writing; I wanted answers, guidance, and advice. However, it wasn’t until college that I learned what a workshop was.
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Personal Experiences on Publishing
Jumping right into publishing can be really intimidating, so I’m hoping to share some advice with you so you can avoid some of the mistakes I made. … Continue readingPersonal Experiences on Publishing
What’s Up With My Triple Trilogy?
As of the last year or two, this project has turned into a complete triple trilogy series. Officially, this project is known as the Wars of Vedam Series. … Continue readingWhat’s Up With My Triple Trilogy?
The Writing Process Pt. 5: Getting Serious About Writing
Writing and being a writer are two very different things. Many people say that they write, or that they aspire to be a writer. But what makes a writer? How do you know if you’re serious about writing? And how do you know if you’re a real writer? … Continue readingThe Writing Process Pt. 5: Getting Serious About Writing
Concluding Thoughts on Publishing
Part 3 of the “Talking About Publishing” series! This is my final blog of this short series where I provide a general overview and concluding thoughts on publishing. In this blog I discuss some of my past blog posts, and consider some major questions. … Continue readingConcluding Thoughts on Publishing
Talking About Publishing Some More: Self-Publishing
Part 2 of the “Talking About Publishing” series! In this blog, I cover what self-publishing is, some historical context, and various other aspects of self publishing. … Continue readingTalking About Publishing Some More: Self-Publishing