Is it possible to create a rejection-proof manuscript? The answer is in the first paragraph of this post! Also, various tips from various editors during SFWC 2018 on the art of writing are shared.
The Writing Zone: Stage 7 - Drabbles
How short can a story get while still calling it a story and not something else, like poetry? Let's talk about the drabble: a story that's exactly 100 words in length.
Reading While Young... and a Gamer
What do books and video games have in common? A lot more than you probably think. Come dive into this post to find some answers as I share my experiences with playing games alongside reading while growing up.
Google and Writing
All of the research I spent for my book started with a simple Google search. However, all of those searches add up to what amounts to a very... interesting search history.
SFWC 2018 - What I Learned
There was so much that was covered during my first attendance at the San Francisco Writers Conference, but there were a handful of valuable lessons that I received.
MANUSCRIPT COMPLETE!
You knew this was coming...
The Writing Zone: Stage 6 - Alpha Readers
Writers today recruit beta readers to read their manuscript after it's gone through a few revisions. However, what if you wanted to invite people to your world before the manuscript is even completed? Welcome to Alpha Readers!
The Official "Trevor Writes" Reading Challenge 2018
Welcome to the 1st annual "Trevor Writes Reading Challenge"! Click here to check out my list of books for the year. Feel free to share your personal book list in the comments section as well, along with any recommendations you may have!
Quarter One Goals - 2018
With a new year comes a new batch of challenges! For the first time, I will publish my quarterly goals so all of you know what's keeping me busy until spring.
The Writing Zone: Stage 5
Plotters versus Pantsers - the greatest debate among writers the world over! What does it mean to be a plotter or a pantser? In my first holiday post, I explore these writing styles and their advantages and disadvantages. Let's begin.