You’ll only improve! I believe that one of the, if not THE most difficult part of novel writing is mastering “show, don’t tell.” If you’re not sure of what that is, a quick way to explain it is this: “It was sunny, so Mary grabbed her sunglasses on her way…

Please read! Hi everyone, I’ve noticed something lacking within the group that I’d like to see change. When answering the questions, more than 90% of those requesting to become members wrote that they want in because they either want help with what they’re working on or they want to share…

Hi Wordsmiths, I found this information online a while ago and thought it was helpful. Unfortunately, I can’t give credit to the original poster, as I’ve had this for quite some time and have no idea where I got it. I’ll give you a list of things to consider when…

Happy Sunday, Wordsmiths, I received some great writing advice years ago from a dear author friend who recently passed away. He was my sister’s nephew-in-law and the best human being. He was only 44. I will carry his kindness, generosity, and all the writing advice he’s given me over the…

Hi, everyone, and welcome to The Ins and Outs of Novel Writing Facebook Group. I run this group for fun, posting humorous memes, holding small writing contests with cute little prizes to help you hone your writing skills, and gaining feedback from the group and myself if desired. I also…

Show vs. Tell You’ve probably read more than your fair share of articles on show vs. tell. I know I have. I read all I can about the subject because it is vital to your work to improve in this area continually. Remember, when you’re writing, all the ways you…

The Basics What is a Query Letter? A query letter is an email introducing yourself to an agent, editor, or publisher. If they like your pitch, they’ll ask to see more. You can check their website and see if they want you to attach a sample of your writing. How…