Every writer knows that staring at a blank page can be daunting. But here’s a little secret: it’s not the enemy. A solid chapter outline is the weapon that slays that blankness every time. When I first ventured into writing my novel, I thought outlining was only for meticulous planners. Yet, I quickly learned that […]
I still remember my first manuscript in 2016. I was proud of the story and characters. But the agent’s feedback was harsh: “Your manuscript has no proper structure.” I had skipped the title page, copyright notice, and table of contents. I didn’t know about front matter. This rejection taught me a valuable lesson. Great writing […]
