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94 Posts tagged with 'holly-west'
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November 12, 2019
Ask an Editor: What IS Story?
"Story" can be a surprisingly hard-to-identify piece of a book. -
October 22, 2019
11 Swoon Books, as Tagged by AO3 (Part II)
Wouldn’t it be great if we had easy-to-search descriptive tags on published books, like they have on AO3? -
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? -
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? -
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! -
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! -
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! -
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! -
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! -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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... -
March 27, 2018
Write in the Now: Plot vs. Backstory
Up your stakes and make sure your plot is moving forward. -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
March 7, 2017
Ask an Editor: Backstory vs. Prologue
When does a story call for a prologue? We break it down for you.