Innovative Editing

Earlier this month, I finished editing the first draft of my Faerietales 5: Flights of Fancy manuscript – creative copy I had a lot of fun w

Believe it or not, action scenes can get boring. Like really, really, really boring. That’s why the rising action segment in your story sho

Okay my writing friends, let’s get real about what we put down on paper or out there on the internet. We all have our catchphrases and voca

Today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, has to do with being a tease – specifically

The other day, I finished reading Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. There are so many reason why I found it a fascinating book, one of whic

Today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, is for “Rising Action.” Here’s the actual definiti

Editor's Note: These days, the best way for writers to develop a following is through an online presence, particularly with websites and

Here’s the thing about being traditionally published: You have to follow the traditional publishing industry rules... or be really, really g

Sometimes, short really is sweet – and I’m not just saying that because I’m short myself. I’m saying that as one of those nitwits who scroll

Unlike last time, today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, isn’t meant to downright t

On May 31, I asked the question of “What’s a Fiction Writer’s Responsibility in Dealing With Real-Life Pain?” As usual, I posted that blog t

Today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, is for “Exposition.” In snotty literary circles –

Jeannette: So, Lia, when I first approached you about doing an Author of the Month spot, you were quick to ask for June because this is Nati

Creative writers are never completely stable people, so why would we ever think our styles and skills would be static? Put simply, they’re

There are certain words in the English language that aren’t always necessary, whether you’re writing professional business articles or flash

Today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, is meant to downright torture you. At least

In the past five days, I somehow ended up watching two different pieces of fiction that made me really contemplate the writer’s role in deal

Today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, is for “Style.” As in writing style. As in yours.

I’ve been involved with the English-language book publishing industry for close to 25 years now. Through my direct experience with trade pub

How many points of view do you need in a story? And how many are too many? Those are very subjective questions, but let’s give them a shot