Tag Archives: Editing

QUERY CHECKLIST (w/ SURPRISE!)

| Posted by Lauren Spieller

I’ve noticed over the last few months that I make the same changes over and over again to my client’s queries. I’m happy to do it–I’ve got a weird, unhealthy love for queries–but I think a checklist of these basics … Continue reading →

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THE PAIN LEXICON: Let’s Make It Hurt

| Posted by Lauren Spieller

Writers want to make their readers feel. That’s the name of the game, right? We want readers to live vicariously through our novels, to feel what our characters feel. But too often we limit ourselves to writing about how they … Continue reading →

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How I accidentally became a “full-time” writer…and the 5 things it taught me

| Posted by Lauren Spieller

I didn’t mean to become a full time writer. After I finished grad school, I got a job almost immediately. I didn’t enjoy it, but I was working full time and I had benefits…and that’s a lot more than a … Continue reading →

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Critique Partners: How Many Do You Need?

| Posted by Lauren Spieller

There are a bunch of blog posts out there about the benefits of critique partners (feedback! support! snacks!), but I haven’t come across too many that discuss how many CPs you actually need. Some people get by with one or … Continue reading →

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