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Criticism as a Fiction Writer: How to Listen, Learn and Grow

Criticism as a Fiction Writer: How to Listen, Learn and Grow

by Spencer McCoy | June 27, 2022 | Education and Learning, For Indie Authors

No one is born a great fiction writer. It takes time, practice and a lot of hard work to hone your skills and create stories that resonate with readers. Along the way, you will receive feedback – both positive and negative. How you handle that criticism can make...
Twist Villains: Hate them, love them, write them right.

Twist Villains: Hate them, love them, write them right.

by Spencer McCoy | May 30, 2022 | Character Development, Story Structure

Okay, so controversy in the writing world apparently means twists! Today, I want to address a character trope that’s often said with a pointed eye roll: twist villains. I’m sure you know the type (anything by M. Night Shymalan). But here’s the thing!...
Deleting a Draft: Don’t be afraid to make the cut

Deleting a Draft: Don’t be afraid to make the cut

by Spencer McCoy | May 24, 2022 | Editing Your Work, For Indie Authors

Upon request, I’m going to talk about deleting a draft. First draft, second draft, “final draft”… when you realize that it’s not working, when you toy with the idea of delete, when should you do it? How can you do it? When you know you...
Can’t write? Quick Tips to Get Your Muse in Line

Can’t write? Quick Tips to Get Your Muse in Line

by Spencer McCoy | May 1, 2022 | For Indie Authors

Can’t write? Join the club. When it comes to motivation, I’m sure we’ve all hit that point where we just don’t have it, can’t find it. Sure, you want to write. Need to write, even. But actually doing it? Well, nobody’s house is...
Show, Don’t Tell is Bad Advice

Show, Don’t Tell is Bad Advice

by Spencer McCoy | April 25, 2022 | Composition Advice, Story Structure

Ready for some bad advice? Show, don’t tell. I’m going to give you a second to rage at your computer, laptop, or phone…. done? Okay, let’s talk about why it’s the worst advice you can offer a writer. What info does show don’t tell...
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