Blog - Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group

In Praise of Procrastination

The funny thing is, even during this busy (and productive!) avoidance stage, the writing process is often in motion, like an app working in the background of a smartphone.

December 5, 2019 No Comments

Fiction, Memoir, and the Machine of Story

If you're finding that your narrative's energy is flagging, try pinpointing your protagonist's defining characteristic. Here's how that can help your story.

September 3, 2019 No Comments

Show, Don't Tell: Writing 101 for Fiction and Memoir

What “Show, Don't Tell” really means: how to write fiction or memoir that keeps your reader engaged.

July 19, 2019 No Comments

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Tricks of the Editing Trade: Word, Track Changes, and the Master Document

Deliver your document to your editor in Word, use Track Changes, and maintain one master document to save time and money.

May 16, 2019 1 Comment

Why Beta Reader Feedback Can Be Invaluable

Is your creative vision on your pages? Here's how you can find out.

April 15, 2019 1 Comment

9 Places to Write in LA That Aren't Coffee Shops

I have three requirements for an off-site writing perch. These nine picks meet all three.

March 4, 2019 1 Comment

Does a Book Idea Always Warrant a Book?

A question that comes up in every writing class I teach and with nearly every client, is this: Is every story worth telling? I say the answer is yes — with an asterisk.

January 23, 2019 No Comments