by P. S. Hoffman | Nov 13, 2018 | How to Write
“It’s hopeless.“ “Should I start over, or just give up…?” “There is no way I’m going to hit my goal for NaNoWriMo…” I’ve been there. You can try to ignore it… Maybe you told yourself, “Oh well, I’ll just try again...
by P. S. Hoffman | Sep 10, 2018 | Character, How to Write
Everybody loves reading about a smart character who wields her intelligence like a battle-axe. But actually writing a smart character? And building out a believable, yet rewarding, arc for geniuses? That’s no easy feat. So I’ve sketched out some...
by P. S. Hoffman | Aug 22, 2018 | Science Fiction
2018 was a fantastic year for Science Fiction. Last year’s line up was healthy, but compared this this year… well… We’ve got: Breakout debut novels about super-powered amnesia Grimdark, epic, galaxy-spanning series Fast-paced novellas...
by P. S. Hoffman | Aug 6, 2018 | How to Write
Know what editors are sick of seeing? I interviewed a handful of professional editors to find out. Here, I’ve compiled a list of the most common mistakes they see writers make. Once you know about these – and stop doing them – your editors will fall...
by P. S. Hoffman | Feb 27, 2018 | How to Write
Last week, I finished writing the 21st draft of a short story. I made a ton of mistakes, lost my way numerous times… …and became a much, much better writer. Here are 21 writing tips that took me too many drafts – and tears – to discover: 1. Why...
