November 17, 2020

It’s November…again (how can a year go by so fast and so slow at the same time?) Which means it’s time to talk about NaNoWriMo!

November 10, 2020

It’s hard to hear, but not everyone can be a main character. Some of us…well, we have to content ourselves with living in the shadows of the greats. This week, Adrienne and Eliza talk about the role of secondary characters.

September 29, 2020

Misteaks happen. Hopefully, someone catches them before you hit publish, but sometimes they slip through the cracks. This week Eliza and Adrienne talk about what happens when you’re best just isn’t good enough. (yes, they’re intentional)

Eliza’s AOTW: How do you do your best to ensure you get rid of the typos?

September 15, 2020

Do you write your scenes in order or out? And does it really matter as long as the book gets done? This week, the Misfits tackle linear vs non-linear writing

Eliza’s AOTW: How do you write a story? Do the scenes run straight through like a movie? Or are they all over the place?

September 8, 2020

Who can you trust to give you honest and useful feedback on an unpublished manuscript? How do you find reviewers who will give the same honesty about your new release? This week, the Misfits take the ins and outs of Beta Readers and Street Teams.
Eliza’s AOTW: Do you use beta readers for feedback prior to publishing? Do you use street teams or have someone organize that for you?

September 1, 2020

How do you come up with your ideas for books? How do you organize them? How in the world do you decide which ones to invest the time into and which ones to shelve? This week, the Misfits wade into the turbulent waters of inspiration.

Eliza’s AOTW: How do you handle all of the stories in your head? How do you organize them? Let us know!

August 25, 2020

It should be simple…it’s a story within a story, right? But when do you know when you need one? When should you cut it out? This week, the Misfits talk subplots.

Eliza’s AOTW: Do you use subplots? How do you know when to keep them and when to kill your darlings?

August 11, 2020

Nothing can ruin a good story like time. Not time management. Actual time. Keeping timelines straight can be hard, from the simple (yesterday was Tuesday, but today is Saturday) to the baffling (how is it the sequel takes place two years later and the supporting character is still pregnant?)

Eliza’s AOTW: How do you keep up with timelines in your story and over a series?

August 4, 2020

Oh, rabbit holes. Sure, social media and binge tv can derail a good writing day, but nothing is better at *feeling* like work without actually being work like research. This week Eliza and Adrienne give their tips and tricks to avoid getting stuck.