92 Posts tagged with 'holly-west'

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  October 16, 2019

  11 Swoon Books, as Tagged by AO3 (Part I)

  Wouldn’t it be great if we had easy-to-search descriptive tags on published books, like they have on AO3?
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  September 17, 2019

  Ask an Editor: When the Stakes Go Too High

  We all know the stakes of a plot need to be high to keep readers interested. But how high is TOO high?
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  August 21, 2019

  Behind the Scenes: Attending Conventions as a Publishing Professional

  If you thought going to a convention was busy as a fan, just try attending as a publishing professional!
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  July 1, 2019

  Ask an Editor: The Importance of Stakes

  If plot is "What happens" in a story, stakes are "Why do we care?" Editor Holly West explains how important they are!
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  April 10, 2019

  Ask an Editor: Setting Up Your Worldbuilding

  If you're worried your worldbuilding might be bogging down your opening chapters, this post is for you!
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  March 26, 2019

  Publishing 101: The Timeline of Making a Book

  People are often confused why publishing a book takes so long. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the process!
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  February 5, 2019

  Publishing 101: The Different Types of Editors

  There are many different kinds of editor involved in the publishing process. Learn more about each one!
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  January 9, 2019

  Ask an Editor: How to Start Revising First Drafts

  So you finished your first draft. Congrats! Now you need to start revising. Holly W. has some tips for where to start.
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  December 4, 2018

  Ask an Editor: Pacing and Tension

  If you're not sure whether your story has smooth enough pacing or high enough tension, Holly West has some advice.
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  November 16, 2018

  Ask an Editor: Ramping Up the Stakes

  It's important for any story to have high stakes. Editor Holly West explains how to make sure you do.
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  October 1, 2018

  Ask an Editor: Writing from Multiple POVs

  Swoon editor Holly West shares a few tips for tackling a project that involves writing from multiple perspectives.
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  July 11, 2018

  Ask an Editor: Is My Book a YA Novel?

  Not sure whether your book is middle grade, young adult, new adult, or adult? Editor Holly West shares a few guidelines.
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  May 8, 2018

  Mapping the Jungle: An Editor’s Pitch for Outlines

  I thought I’d drop by today and chat a bit about my love for outlines, and why I think they...
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  March 27, 2018

  Write in the Now: Plot vs. Backstory

  Up your stakes and make sure your plot is moving forward.
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  July 25, 2017

  5 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Television

  Like most of us, I watch a LOT of television. It’s a lot faster to watch a 40-minute episode of...
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  April 12, 2017

  Writing Copy 101: Part II

  Last week, I talked about the kinds of things that need to go into your copy. Now that you have...
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  April 4, 2017

  Writing Copy 101: Part I

  One of the things that surprised me when I first started working in editorial was how much time editors spend...
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  March 21, 2017

  How to Retell a Fairytale

  I adore fairytales. And myths. And legends. I especially adore retellings that present these stories I already love in a...
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  March 7, 2017

  Ask an Editor: Backstory vs. Prologue

  When does a story call for a prologue? We break it down for you.
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  February 14, 2017

  It's About Chemistry! (Because Science)

  One of the things that can really make a story shine is the chemistry between characters. Not just in romance...
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  February 10, 2017

  So You Want to Be an Editor

  Welcome to Reading Month at Swoon Reads! This is the time for all of you wannabe editors out there to...