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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
