Ivy JamesOct 21, 20204 min10 Ways to Increase Your Words Per HourWant to know how to write faster? How to produce more without taking longer? Well, you're in the right place, my friend.
Ivy JamesOct 8, 20204 minHow to Prep for NaNoWriMoNational Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo): a writing challenge to produce 50,000 words of a novel during the month of November.
Ivy JamesSep 19, 20203 minHow Long Should a Book Chapter Be?What does a book chapter do? How long should it be? How should it start and end? We'll discuss this and more...
Ivy JamesAug 19, 20205 minAll About Beta ReadersWhat are beta readers? How do you find them? What should you ask them, and how do you give good feedback if you're the beta reader?
Ivy JamesJul 27, 20204 minHow to Write a SynopsisSo you've arrived at this dreaded stage of the writerly journey... the synopsis. (Cue thunder and lightning.)
Ivy JamesJul 14, 20203 minDon't Give Up on Your Story!There's been a point in every story where I felt like it would be better to throw it away. I'm here to tell you not to give up.
Ivy JamesJul 3, 20204 min4 Mistakes to Avoid When Self-Publishing (and a Bonus for Querying)Learn from my mistakes, okay? Don't pick yourself the same bouquet of whoopsie-daisies.
Ivy JamesJun 27, 20204 minHow to Prep for Camp NaNoWriMoNaNoWriMo whom? It's time for CAMP NaNoWriMo, NaNo's cool younger sibling that lets you choose your own goal. In this article we'll...
Ivy JamesJun 22, 20204 minHow to Include Active Consent in Romance (Without Killing the Pace)Consent doesn't ruin a romantic scene. Consent makes the romance BETTER, because both characters know that the other one wants it.
Ivy JamesJun 15, 20204 minHow to Write a NovelSo you want to write a novel? Yay! Join us! We're a fun group. But where to start? It can seem so imposing. Here's how you can...
Ivy JamesMay 26, 20203 minHow to Handle Criticism as a WriterAs a writer, you'll get criticized. It comes from your critique partners, your beta readers, your editors, and even strangers. Sigh.
Ivy JamesMay 4, 20204 minWhat to Do If Your Family Won't Approve of Your StoryThe song “Die Vampire, Die” from the musical [title of show] (yes, that’s the name) describes “the air freshener vampire,” and it’s...
Ivy JamesDec 14, 20196 minHow to Plot a Ghost Story Want to write a ghost story, but not sure where to start? Wanna plot it FAST? Well, my friend, have I got some good news for you. It's...
Ivy JamesJul 12, 20196 minHow to Talk about Your Book with ConfidenceFor most of my life, if someone asked about my novels, I had two responses: either A) downplay the story so much no one would ever want...
Ivy JamesJun 20, 20196 min4 MORE Ways to Instantly Improve Your WritingWriting classes have their place. Writing workshops have their place. But sometimes ya just need some down-and-dirty tips for a quick fix...
Ivy JamesMay 29, 20195 min4 Ways to Instantly Improve Your WritingWriting classes have their place. Writing workshops have their place. But sometimes ya just need some down-and-dirty tips for a quick fix...
Ivy JamesMay 21, 20198 minHow to Write a Great Kissing Scene"Is this a kissing book?" Hell yeah it is, son. And we're gonna make it fan-h*cking-tastic. Anyone can write the words "They kissed." But...
Ivy JamesMay 14, 20196 minHow to Write an Awesome Beta Male LeadIn both reading and writing, I ADORE every Beta Male lead I come across. My tastes can be summarized as a guy who says, "Yeah, I'm cool,...