Story Structure: The Ultimate Guide (With Graphs!)
Vanilla Grass’s ultimate writing resource on story plot structure. Story Structure If you’ve just begun to dip your toe into the world of creative writing,…
The Idiots Guide to (Story) Genius
Looking to become a story genius? Josh Wilcox, experienced developmental editor and bibliophile, knows all about it. Enjoy this guest post on how to write…
Scenecraft 101: The 4 Pillars Every Fantastic Scene Needs
Scenecraft 101. Every writer needs it. Josh Wilcox, experienced developmental editor and bibliophile, knows all about it. Enjoy this guest post on how to write…
Author Burnout: 4 Tips on How to Heal
Author Burnout. Writing Burnout. They’re both as real as they are frustrating. So how do writers heal when they feel burnt out from writing, editing,…
Four Quick Tips for Consistency for the Busy Writer
Writing Strategy #1: The 15 Minute Writer Writing strategies are as numerous and varied as courses on a menu. And while I appreciate a savory…
How to Teach at Conferences: Writing a Pitch
This week’s learning post is on the nuts and bolts of writing a pitch to teach at conferences! If you’re wondering what classes to submit,…
6 Ways to Build Your Writing Conference Credentials!
Ready for Part 3 of how to pitch to teach at conferences: How to build your conference credentials! 💪 If you missed the first segment…
How to Teach at Conferences: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Now
Welcome to the next installment on how to pitch to teach at conferences! Last week, we went over why teaching at conferences can be great…
How to Teach at Writing Conferences in 1 year!
Today, we’re going over how to pitch to teach at conferences! Teaching and speaking at conferences in your professional field can make a huge difference…
#1 Key to Good Presentation: Read Your Story Aloud, Now!
Let’s focus today on story presentation! If you haven’t been keeping up, this is a post in the developmental editing series here on Vanilla Grass…
Author’s Voice: Why Your Story Needs it Now!
Developmental Editing time again with a focus on the author’s voice! We’re almost done with this little mini-series. Woo. I hope it’s been helpful and…