by C.S. Lakin | Oct 21, 2014 | How to Write a Novel
Would you like to know how to supercharge your writing? Today, novelists are using cinematic technique to create visually dynamic scenes. Readers, used to watching movies and TV, have come to expect a more “cinematic” experience when they read. They want...
by C.S. Lakin | Aug 26, 2013 | Be Inspired
Would You Like to Tap into Your Passion Every Time You Write? You have a great idea for an article, blog post, short story or novel. You feel the topic is fresh and interesting, and you’ve brainstormed your main points. After a bit of work, you come to the...
by C.S. Lakin | Feb 15, 2013 | How to Write a Novel
As a professional manuscript critiquer and copyeditor, I ask a lot of questions. Sure, I also give a lot of suggestions and fix badly constructed sentences. But it’s the questions that get to the heart of the story. Asking authors questions helps them think about what...