by Autumn | Feb 5, 2016 | Tips, Writing
A review I read got me thinking about this question and I wanted to pose it to you because I think it is an interesting one. Do characters need to progress in the course of a novel? The review (and it was actually a good one. But no, I’m not linking up to it or even...
by Autumn | Jan 29, 2016 | Tips, Writing
It started because my editor said I couldn’t use the description “navy blue.” “Because,” she pointed out, “not every navy on earth even uses the same color of blue,” much less the possible armada in my fantasy world. She suggested I use “dark blue.” The proverbial...
by Autumn | Jan 22, 2016 | Tips, Writing
You finished your novel and you know the next step is to edit, right? I mean, everyone keeps saying to edit. But what does that mean? You read through it a couple of times, run spell check and any fancy apps you might have to check for commas and such. Then hit...
by Autumn | Jan 15, 2016 | Born of Water, News and Events, Rule of Fire, Spirit of Life, The World of Myrrah, Tips, Writing
Remember that post listing some big plans for 2016 from a mere two weeks ago? Yeah, this one. Well today, January 15, was slated as a big day. Because I said I was going to launch my first giveaway AND open a free mini video course on writing better novels faster....
by Autumn | Jan 8, 2016 | Book Review
It has been awhile since I posted a book review. And would you believe I’m actually three books behind in reviews here? Soon to be four and one of those … well it is my favorite book ever. I haven’t enjoyed reading this much since I was a teenager...
