Success Points Highlights

Plotters or Pantsers: You Are a Multitude

Plotters or Pantsers: You Are a Multitude

Plotter or pantser? I am not fond of those terms. I am not fond of those discussions. I was on a panel discussion at Bouchercon last week, and my answer is that we are both. If you ask a professional writer if they are a plotter or a pantser, you’ll probably see them...

Regardless of Results, Don’t Lose Your Focus

Regardless of Results, Don’t Lose Your Focus

At Bouchercon this weekend, I had the opportunity to connect with several writers who, like many of us, have encountered some bumps in the road. These setbacks, whether it's a timing issue with the release, distribution hiccups, or a lack of expected coverage, are all...

Rewriting: The Key to a Remarkable Manuscript

Rewriting: The Key to a Remarkable Manuscript

A remarkable manuscript is not about being well-written but well-rewritten. Rewriting is essential, but too much can harm the manuscript. Knowing when and how to rewrite requires a deep understanding of the craft, intuition, and experience. Writers must learn to analyze, identify problems, and know when a change is truly necessary to preserve the core of their work.