by Katie McCoach | Jul 1, 2023 | Publishing, Reading, Writing
[This article may include affiliate links] In 2017, I, along with a few other developmental editors, co-founded a contest and community called #RevPit. This contest is for emerging writers who plan to query and pitch their work to literary agents and publishing...
by Katie McCoach | Apr 14, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Writing
Previously, we talked about Filter Words; what they are and why we want to eliminate them from your WIP. As I mentioned previously, one of the benefits of eliminating filter words is that it allows the reader to get even closer to the point of view character, to the...
by Katie McCoach | Apr 1, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Writing
The moment has come. You sit in front of your computer; anxiety claws at your stomach, your hands twitch, but finally, finally, you force yourself to open that email. The one you are equal parts excited for and dreading. But, you have no choice. This is the next step....
by Katie McCoach | Mar 17, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Writing
As a writer in this ever-growing industry, working with critique partners can be the key to creating a strong support system throughout your writing career. Critique partners are often the ones who boost you when you are down, share the successes with you, and help...
by Katie McCoach | Mar 2, 2022 | Reflection, Writing
This women’s history month, I’m celebrating the woman who gave me creativity, imagination, and inspiration; my grandmother. This post originally appeared on https://leennanaidoo.wordpress.com/2015/09/15/gram-without-boundaries-katie-mccoach/....
by Katie McCoach | Feb 25, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Reader Questions, Writing
I like to examine pacing on two levels: Sentence level and chapter level. To answer this reader’s question, I will just talk about pacing on the chapter level. Often, issues of pacing on the chapter level come down to the “pull” at the end of a scene....