Tag Archives: editing

Take Time For Your Writing

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Kelly Abell

It’s the last day of the year, and I’m in a reflective mood. I look back on my writing endeavors for this past year, and I’m disappointed. Not in the stories I did write and publish. I’m happy with those … Continue reading →

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Point of View – Who’s is it?

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I was lying in bed this morning reading an older Nora Roberts book. It was one of her earlier titles, and I have to say I was a little surprised by the Point of View switches from character to character … Continue reading →

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Start Small But Set a Goal

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I was just texting with a friend of mine that I haven’t spoken to in a while. She’s had this story rolling around in her head for a long time, yet hasn’t written a word. We all allow everyday life … Continue reading →

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Third Person POV – Huh?

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kelly Abell

Third person Point Of View can be quite confusing and take on many forms. A writer needs to be cognizant of their utilization of those forms. In this blog entry I will attempt to help you distinguish between the types … Continue reading →

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Loving and Hating Your Characters

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Kelly Abell

I’ve just finished my second book in The Guardians of Spirit Rock series, and it launches on 3/4. The third and fourth books are almost ready to go to the editor. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip – Avoid Flat Stanley

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Kelly Abell

In case you don’t know who Flat Stanley is, he was a project my daughter had to complete in elementary school. She mailed a paper cut out character named Stanley to my sister in Maryland. The poor woman had to take … Continue reading →

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More on Showing Vs. Telling -“Felt” A Word to Avoid

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Kelly Abell

As I’ve gone through the editing process with Secrets of a Wolf, I can assure you that a GOOD editor is more valuable than any precious gem. Worth more than twice their weight in gold! Always be willing to improve … Continue reading →

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Writing Tip: Showing Vs. Telling

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Kelly Abell

I love my editor. A published author is NOTHING without a good editor and I’m very lucky to have one in my writing life. I’m working on a few projects, and hope to release the first story in my new … Continue reading →

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Simple Writing Tip

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Nuff Said. 🙂

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Pre-Editing Your Manuscript

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Kelly Abell

Years ago I worked with a phenomenal editor on my book The Lost Jewels of Hera. I loved her so much, I’m still with her today. I wanted to share with you the first email she sent me before we … Continue reading →

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