Sample Writing Query
SAMPLE WRITING QUERY by Janine Mick Wills Do you need an example of a writing query to follow? Look no further. The following is an email query I sent to…
HOW YOUR CHARACTERS RELATE TO YOUR PLOT
By Janine Mick Wills Have you wondered how your characters relate to plot of your story? Though a compelling plot is vital for your novel, establishing your characters…
Why You Should Keep a Writing Notebook
by Janine Mick Wills Keep a notebook (paper or electronic) with you at all times. Quit shaking your head at me. Yes, it’s something else to add to a…
Online Writing Courses-Save Your Money!
Are Online Writing Courses Worth the Money? by Janine Mick Wills May I give you advice, especially to newbie writers? Don't pay for online writing courses unless spending the money…
What Is Omniscient Point of View (POV)?
by Janine Mick Wills Omniscient POV is another POV that editors frown upon and one that exposes a newbie writer. An experienced writer can get away with it,…
Point of View (POV) and Head-Hopping
by Janine Mick Wills It is imperative to decide which POV (Point of View) to use in your fictional writing. Editors spot "head-hopping" from one character to another faster than…
Should You Fake It until You Make It?
Should You Fake It until You Make It? by Janine Mick Wills You've all heard the adage "Fake it until you make it," right? Some don't agree with it, but…
Book Jargon – How many do you know?
Book Jargon - How many do you know? by Janine Mick Wills How many of the following writing definitions do you know? Give yourself a point for each correct one.…
Why Do You Want to Write?
WHY DO YOU WANT TO WRITE? by Janine Mick Wills Why do you write or want to write? It's an important question. Knowing its answer will give you direction…
Commit to Writing
COMMIT TO WRITING by Janine Mick Wills We are ALL busy. This I know. (Did anyone else start singing "for the Bible tells me so"?) But to become a good…