by Lauren | Dec 31, 2017 | writing
Writing dialogue is tricky. It needs to sound realistic, but it can’t be too realistic. We all want our characters to sound like real people, but when people talk, there are a lot of unnecessary words tossed around. As writers, we have to carefully craft what... by Lauren | Dec 21, 2017 | writing
Note to readers: This month, after speaking with a client about his novel-in-progress, I’m re-posting a five-part series full of writing tips that originally appeared on UndergroundBookReviews.org. In these articles, I offer some advice that I’ve shared... by Lauren | Dec 17, 2017 | writing
After speaking with a client this week about his novel-in-progress, I’m re-posting some articles chock full of writing tips that originally appeared on UndergroundBookReviews.org. In this five-part series of my Best No-Nonsense Novel-Writing Tips, I’ll... by Lauren | May 28, 2017 | books, writing
Some of my writer friends say they do not believe in writer’s block. I’d like to think I’m a faucet of creative genius that I can just turn on when it’s time to start working, then turn off when it’s time to do something else (like go to... by Lauren | Jun 8, 2016 | gardening, letterpress, writing
What does a binge writer do when she sends her manuscript off to the publisher? First, she wrings her hands for a few minutes, hoping they like it and it doesn’t put her in the dreaded sophomore slump. Then she gardens. Or she tries. Even thought she is...
