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The Secret Weapon in Revision — A Claude AI Review
Welcome to your robotic kick in the pants Revision sucks. Especially longer pieces. But I found a secret weapon that’s a game-changer....
Scott Holmes
Jun 13, 20244 min read


Bazinga! What Falling Asleep to 'The Big Bang Theory' Taught Me About Writing
3 surprising lessons for crafting memorable stories, courtesy of Sheldon and the Gang Sheldon in “his” spot. lol. Photo by Ben...
Scott Holmes
May 17, 20243 min read


The One Secret I used to get from the 'Mushy Middle' to 'THE END'
Unleashing the Power of Writing Your Ending First So you want to be an author? Easier said than done. Photo by hannah grace on Unsplash...
Scott Holmes
May 13, 20242 min read


5 Secret Techniques for Masterful Foreshadowing in Your Manuscript
Unlock the Power of Subtle Hints and Misdirection to keep your Readers Captivated Foreshadowing. So fun to read. I have to be...
Scott Holmes
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Level Up Your Manuscript: Beta Readers vs. Critique Partner
Find Your Dream Revision Team to Polish Your Plot, Perfect Your Characters, and Hook Your Readers So you want to write a novel. Word of...
Scott Holmes
Apr 15, 20244 min read


Do Filter Words Filter Out Your Enjoyment?
A Reader's Guide to the Sausage Making Process: Showing, Not Telling Have you ever gotten lost in a book, feeling the wind whipping...
Scott Holmes
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Demystifying the Process: How to Query a Literary Agent and Why It's Essential for Writers
So you've poured your heart and soul into crafting a novel, a story that thrums with life and begs to be shared with the world....
Scott Holmes
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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