Whisler Edits Blog
How I Stumbled Onto My Favorite Way to Help Writers—and Why It Actually Works
Discover in this post … -an error I made in my early days of editing. -how I transitioned into my favorite way to help writers. -the difference between editing and book coaching—and how to tell which ... ...more
Novel Writing
December 20, 2024•12 min read
Worldbuilding 101 for Fantasy Writers
Discover in this post … -the biggest mistake fantasy writers make when crafting their world. -my three cardinal rules of worldbuilding. -a simple method to help build the foundation of a fantasy world... ...more
Novel Writing
November 20, 2024•12 min read
Top Tips for Writers Pursuing Traditional Publishing: Interview with Jerry (J.B.) Manas
Discover in this post … -an award-winning author's path to publication in the fiction and nonfiction worlds. -8 key tips for authors pursuing traditional publishing. -a query template for writers to u... ...more
Novel Writing
October 20, 2024•13 min read
Move Past Perfectionism and Finish Your Book!
Discover in this post … -examples of perfectionism in my own life. -the cost of staying a perfectionist. -three simple strategies to help you erase perfectionism during the drafting stage. ...more
Novel Writing
September 20, 2024•11 min read
How to Get Into Your Character's Head without Using Italics
Discover in this post … -the primary reason readers stop reading a book. -the most effective way to resolve a lack of character–reader connection. -specific examples that illustrate exactly how to str... ...more
Novel Writing
August 20, 2024•9 min read
Self-Publishing Tips to Save You Thousands of Dollars and Years of Misery: Interview with Pete Cliff
Discover in this post … -the biggest mistake a multi-award-winning indie author made in his early writing career—and how he fixed it. -items to avoid when planning and writing your novel. -items to av... ...more
Novel Writing
July 20, 2024•8 min read
Erasing White Room Syndrome from Your Scenes
Discover in this post … -how to tell if your novel contains White Room Syndrome. -what happens in readers' minds when your scenes lack atmosphere. -two simple fixes to eliminate White Room Syndrome fr... ...more
Novel Writing
June 20, 2024•7 min read
Designing a Memorable Villain
Discover in this post … -The difference between an antagonist and a villain—and whether morally gray is a better choice than straight-up “evil.” -How to craft a compelling villain that readers love to... ...more
Novel Writing
May 20, 2024•11 min read
Interview with Michael Head: How to Become a Successful, Full-Time Fantasy Author
Discover in this post … -Michael’s exact path to financial success as an author. -the items writers should focus on if they’re looking to get serious about their writing career. -the best ways authors... ...more
Novel Writing
April 20, 2024•13 min read
Demystifying Character Voice
Discover in this post … - a simple definition of character voice. - four excerpts from published novels that display strong voice. - ways to apply the methods in the excerpts to your own writing. ...more
Novel Writing
March 20, 2024•13 min read
How to Diagnose a Broken Scene
Discover in this post … -how to decide if you should cut or keep a scene. -four ways to diagnose a broken scene. -how to fix weak scenes. ...more
Novel Writing
February 20, 2024•13 min read
Premise vs. Plot: Don’t Let Your Story Idea Fizzle Out
Discover in this post … -the difference between premise and plot. -examples to illustrate that difference. -how knowing the distinction can help you on a practical level. ...more
Novel Writing
January 20, 2024•8 min read