Melanie KirkAug 11, 20224 min readFive Tips for Writing Realistic DialogueI’ll start by saying you should not aim to write dialogue that's indistinguishable from something you would hear on the street.
Melanie KirkJul 28, 20226 min read7 Tips for Writing a Great Romance NovelRomance is consistently one of the top-telling genres out there, and probably always will be for the simple reason that readers love reading
Melanie KirkJul 18, 20223 min read30 Essential Questions to Ask a Beta Reader30 essential questions to ask a beta reader.
Melanie KirkJul 11, 20224 min readThe Different Types of Fiction EditingA look at the different levels of fiction editing and what they mean.
Melanie KirkJul 6, 20226 min readNovel Too Long? How to Avoid Overwriting in Fiction and Reduce Your WordcountThere are two types of writer: underwriters and overwriters. Personally, I’m a serious underwriter. My first drafts typically run to 50...