Writing tips, editing advice, and episodes of The Writing Basket. These articles are being migrated from the old site — each links to its archived copy for now.
In this episode we discuss the trouble with finding book editors online, what a book editor actually does, the difference between line, copy, and developmental editing, and how to push through writer's block.
Amazon KDP has changed writing for everyone — but is it worth using, and how can you make it work for YOU?
Amazon KDP has changed writing for everyone — but is it worth using, and how can you make it work for YOU?
The trouble with finding book editors online, what a book editor actually does, the difference between line, copy, and developmental editing, and how to choose well.
The flaws with traditional character sheets and "flaws," a psych-centric model for character creation, the importance of research, and tips on writing real people.
Ellie talks about unearthing your unique writing voice. Everyone has one — but it can be buried under a load of bad habits. Here's how to dig it out.
After that ever-vital first draft, things get messy. When you return to chapter one for a read-through, it can be shocking how much your prose is getting in its own way.
Ellie spends an even longer time talking about stuff that doesn't exist. Fantasy worldbuilding isn't that hard when it comes down to it — here's part two.
Ellie spends a long time talking about stuff that doesn't exist. Worldbuilding can be tough, but it doesn't have to be — follow these tips.
Ellie gives tips on killing your characters off (Happy Thanksgiving!). The Writing Basket mini-podcast tips listeners on writing, character development, and more.
More posts are archived at the Web Archive, including pieces on self-publishing, sentence construction, query letters, and LGBT fiction. These can be migrated into full native pages on request.
