by Faye Arcand | Jan 8, 2021 | Faye Arcand, My Twisted Writer Brain…
Now that we all know what a beta-reader actually is, it’s imperative to prepare them prior to reading your unpublished book. This will help all to be on the same page and hopefully avoid confusion. A beta-reader is there to casually read and ultimately critique...
by Faye Arcand | Jan 5, 2021 | Faye Arcand, My Twisted Writer Brain…
The term beta-reader gets tossed around like an author’s rite of passage, but you need to decide if it’s right for you. You may want to consider an alpha-reader first. It’s really all about timing. An alpha is the first to read your manuscript (not...
by Faye Arcand | Sep 29, 2020 | Faye Arcand, How to Make Your Writing Better, My Twisted Writer Brain…, self improvement
Speech tags are like flag posts at the end of a sentence. They contain a noun/pronoun, (a name or he/she to indicate who is speaking) and a adverb to tell us ‘how’ they are speaking. Using such mechanical devices in writing can reflect poorly on the writer...
by Faye Arcand | Jul 28, 2020 | Faye Arcand, My Twisted Writer Brain…, self help, self improvement
I’ve had many writers tell me they like the solitary aspect of writing and they don’t require a community in order to function and hone their craft. I respectfully disagree. I liken a new writer to a swimmer. A swimmer is motivated by those who can snag a...
by Faye Arcand | May 2, 2020 | Faye Arcand, My Twisted Writer Brain…
Are you using lazy verbs in your writing? I sure hope not because they’re boring and I know you can do so much better. As writers it’s up to us to ensure the narrative of our works, keep the reader turning the page. The best way to do that is to use active verbs...
