Voice. Agents want it and award-winning writers have it, but what exactly do people mean when they say a novel has a strong or unique voice? And how can you develop your own writing voice? *Note: This post contains affiliate links.* What IS a Writing Voice? There’s no exact definition of voice. According to literary agent Rachelle Gardner, “your writer’s… View Post
How to Write Better Novels with ONE Key Step
Is this you? You get super excited about an idea for a novel, write the first few chapters, and then get stuck. You wonder, where am I going with this? What’s going to happen now? So you abandon the novel and start something new (perhaps only to abandon the new project a few chapters in.) No judgment. I’ve gone through… View Post
What I Thought Were My Writing MUST HAVES…But I Was Wrong
My Writing Must Haves: Silence and Solitude For some, their writing must haves are a a double-shot of espresso and a spot at the coffee shop near the power outlet. I am definitely not one of those writers. For one thing, just a regular cup of coffee gives me the jitters (I’m more of a tea lady), and for another,… View Post
Every Jennifer McMahon Paranormal Suspense Novel: RANKED
Updated on 10/7/2020 Apparently, my love for a good paranormal suspense novel goes back to early childhood. When my parents tucked me into bed at night, I’d always beg for a ghost story. And, because there aren’t many ghost stories written for six-year-olds, my parents made stuff up. They told me stories like “the ghost inside the air-conditioning unit” and… View Post
How to Write YA Mystery or Thriller: 10 Tips for Crafting a Teen Suspense Novel
Updated on 10/7/2020 Recently I finished revising my YA paranormal suspense novel, and let me tell you: it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever written. And it may still need another revision. But in the process, I’ve read a lot of YA suspense novels, and thought a lot about what makes a good one. Here’s what I’ve learned…… View Post
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