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…
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…
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…
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…
Are You Suffering from Writer’s Block?
By Janine Mick Wills Are you suffering from writer's block? A change of scenery might help. Grab your digital notepad, or if you're old-fashioned like me, your pen and…