Hey writers and other creative types, do you need an emotional and very supportive kick-in-the-pants? I highly recommend Breakthrough: How to Overcome Doubt, Fear, and Resistance to Be Your Ultimate Creative Self by Todd Mitchell. Mitchell, who lives in Fort Collins and directs the Beginning Creative Writing Teaching Program at Colorado State University, knows the…
Tag: revising
Better All The Time?
By Mary Gillgannon Some of my writer friends enjoy revising. They’re excited to have the first draft done and begin polishing the story. I, on the other hand, dread that part of the process. I much prefer the thrill of having the story unfold in front of me. The adrenaline rush of having my characters…
When is “done” done?
By Sean Curley One of the things writers ask me is how I know when a manuscript is done? The answer isn’t as easy as you might think. It can be incredibly difficult to just complete a novel. When you are done, however, you aren’t really done. The revision process can be long and harrowing….
After the Critique: Sorting the Good Advice from the Bad
by Lori DeBoer You’ve done the drafts and decided to test the publishing waters by sharing your writing with your inner circle. Or maybe you’ve signed up for a slot with a local or online critique group. While your manuscript is out and you are waiting for feedback, it’s a good time to calm your…