Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
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When writing cozy fantasy, instead of stressing about "low stakes" conflict, it might be more fun to consider conflict that lends itself to *cozy* solutions.
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
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Want to work with an editor, but worry we aren't a good fit? Here's what one author had to say about working with us. Here's a link to our website for more information: https://booklighteditorial.com/ #WritingCommunity #EditingTips #Writer #Editing #WritersLife #Author #AmWriting #WritingTips
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
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New blog post is up! In it we give tips and tricks on how to find your voice when you're writing.
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
347 followers · 194 posts · Server writing.exchange
Within Western storytelling, the one rule that doesn't have exceptions is that your story needs conflict. Is this at odds with the low stakes nature of cozy fantasy?
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Kobo Writing Life (unofficial) · @kobowritinglife_BOT
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
344 followers · 192 posts · Server writing.exchange
One of the "Find your Voice tips is to trying rewriting a scene in different voices! Here's how a scene can be transformed by a goofier or more sarcastic voice. #WritingCommunity #EditingTips #Writer #Editing #WritersLife #Author #AmWriting #WritingTips
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
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Tip 9 of 9: Remember that you will have a harder time recognizing your voice than anyone else - outside perspective will really help!
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
344 followers · 187 posts · Server writing.exchange
Tip 8 of 9: Take it slow: gaining experience and mastering the craft will reveal your voice over time.
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
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Tip 7 of 9: Find your strengths as a writer (what you enjoy reading and writing, what parts of your writing are frequently praised) and then push those strengths to emphasize your voice.
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
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Do you give your books distinct narrators, or is that something you don't worry about?
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
339 followers · 176 posts · Server writing.exchange
Tip 3 of 9: Experiment and try writing the same scene with different voices! For example, attempt the following: a logical narrator, a goofy voice, a distracted storyteller, a scared one.
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
340 followers · 169 posts · Server writing.exchange
Tip 2 of 9: Expect "your" voice to shine through in each book, even when your books' narrators have unique voices. It's similar to how you have a distinct voice in conversation, even if you speak differently with a boss, a sibling, or a friend.
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
340 followers · 169 posts · Server writing.exchange
Tip 1 of 9: Voice is demonstrated via tone, word choice, sentence structure, paragraph structure, use of description, exposition, narration, dialogue, pacing, themes, character archetypes, even subject matter.
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
341 followers · 166 posts · Server writing.exchange
It's not just *what* your story is about but *how* you tell your story, and voice is a huge part of that! This month we'll be sharing tips on ways to develop your writing voice!
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
341 followers · 165 posts · Server writing.exchange
Wondering if Book Light Editorial would be a good fit for your book? Here's what one author had to say about working with us! #WritingCommunity #EditingTips
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
341 followers · 164 posts · Server writing.exchange
We're skipping ahead to edit the end. Check out this month's Before, Edits, and After!
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
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Tip 8 of 9: Avoid drama for the sake of drama (for example, randomly killing off characters or everyone ending up in relationships). If it's not linked to your plot and themes, it can actually dampen your novel's impact.
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
340 followers · 159 posts · Server writing.exchange
Tip 7 of 9: A really compelling conclusion will contain the pivotal moment for both your external plot as well as the book's themes or characters' arcs. It's good to check on, since writers with strengths in one area might miss the conclusion for the other.
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
332 followers · 154 posts · Server writing.exchange
Writer Check-In: What story endings have completely wowed you over the years? #WritingCommunity #EditingTips #Writer #Editing #WritersLife #Author #AmWriting #WritingTips
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Carly Hayward, Editor · @fromcarly
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Tip 3 of 9: A compelling ending often hinges on a choice: not between a good and bad option, but between two equally valid but imperfect possibilities.
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