Should You Get Feedback on a First Draft?

We all know that writing a novel takes a village. But there are things to consider before asking your friends and loved ones to give you feedback, especially if you are still writing your first draft. These three considerations will help you decide if now is the right...

How and Why to Know the End of Your Novel

In the pilot episode of the television show Lost, which aired in 2004, main character Jack opens his eyes to discover that he has survived a plane crash and is currently surrounded by chaos. He immediately jumps up and into action, helping other survivors. Once things...

Minimum Viable Writing

Time is one of the biggest issues that writers grapple with, especially when we try to squeeze writing into a busy life. And most of us don’t feel like we’re writing “enough.” We compare ourselves to what we hear others – usually...