by PassKey Publishing | Jul 22, 2024 | Author's Atlas, Editing, Publishing, Writing Craft
The revision process can be extremely daunting. Taking a systematic approach can help make it less so. Today, I’m going to give an overview of an effective self-editing method, which consists of three phases: structure, scene, and style. Phase 1: Story Structure...
by PassKey Publishing | Jun 17, 2024 | Author's Atlas, Editing, Publishing, Writing Craft
Self-editing is an integral part of refining and polishing your manuscript. In the next series of newsletters, we’ll delve into the process of self-editing, equipping you with the tools and knowledge needed to transform your draft into a polished piece of writing...
by PassKey Publishing | May 24, 2024 | Author's Atlas, Writing Craft
In the world of storytelling, we often discuss universal story building blocks like scene structure and character development. But today, I want to delve into something a bit more personalized—your unique story building blocks. These are elements that resonate deeply...
by PassKey Publishing | May 24, 2024 | Author's Atlas, Publishing, Writing Craft
I recently did an editorial assessment for a manuscript that was caught between MG and YA. Most of its elements would set it in the MG category except for the main character’s age, which was eighteen to twenty over the course of the story arc. While writing up the...
by PassKey Publishing | Mar 22, 2024 | Author's Atlas, Writing Craft
There could be entire books written about the writing advice “show, don’t tell,” as this element of craft one of the most multilayered pillars of strong writing. This is also why it can be the hardest to grasp and implement well in your own writing. There’s just so...
