Return to editing YA Ink- Pacing a Novel

Pacing can be an extremely important part of writing your novel when it comes to keeping readers. If you look at book reviews one of the most common complaints is that a book is slow. You have to keep in mind that you are always trying to create a crescendo when...

YA Ink- Writing Rituals

I’m probably not the best person to come to about writing rituals but I figured I’d give my two-cents. I basically make sure that, when I’m writing, I do it every day. You have to have a set time every day where you can sit down and write without being distracted. The...

YA Ink- Grammar in Novels

Please keep in mind that all this is said assuming you have the basic understanding of grammar. Grammar is very important in writing, but the point is you don’t have to be super uptight about having PERFECT grammar. And the more you write the more creative you’ll...

Self-Publishing- The Afterward

So what happens after you put in the effort of self-publishing? Do people treat you like a king or queen? Do you automatically get a six figure book deal when you’re finally discovered? Or do you just proceed with your self-publishing life always working...