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 | Mar 3, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Publishing, Reader Questions
Question: I keep getting feedback from agents that they love my writing and the story, but they are struggling to connect to the voice. Or they pass, saying they love it, but “it’s just not for me.” Where do I go from here? Do I need to continue to revise? When is it...
by Katie McCoach | Jan 27, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Guest Blogs, Writing
So you’ve come to terms with Why You Need a Series Bible and you’ve decided on the tools you’ll use to Create YOUR Perfect Series Bible, but now what? What do you actually need to jot down while writing or what do you need to catch when you do a re-read? This answer...
by Katie McCoach | Jan 20, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Writing
How many times have you heard the advice to read your manuscript out loud? The advice is repeated because it works. Reading your work out loud can help you catch errors, notice repetition, and prevents you from filling in what you think it says versus what it...
by Katie McCoach | Dec 16, 2021 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Writing
I get a lot of memoir clients and I love working on these stories, but memoirs have challenges ahead of them that fiction does not. Here are some tips for enhancing your life-story so it captures your audience. Memoirs are a collection of factual memories from an...