Note: This post originally appeared on MetaStellar's Writing Advice of the Week column. One of the biggest age-old debates among writers is, ultimately, how much planning you need to do before you start writing a novel. Some writers greatly enjoy plotting, which typically involves outlining most or all of the major details of a story … Continue reading Plotting vs. Pantsing: Pros and Cons
Hi, everyone! You might have noticed that I didn't post a book review this week. I just returned to the UK to continue my studies, and I ended up getting sick. So I was dying at that point, and I didn't have the energy to write anything. But I'm back! Let's get started. Writers always … Continue reading 5 Resources to Help You Write Better
I read lots of short speculative stories throughout the year. This comes from being the reader for multiple literary journals, including MetaStellar, Utopia Science Fiction, Orion's Belt, Uncharted, and others. As someone with experience as a reader, I can tell you exactly what readers look for in the beginnings of submissions they read. Check out … Continue reading 3 Things Every Short Story Needs in the Beginning
