Writing – Anna Britton

Impostor Syndrome

My experience of this beast Impostor syndrome is the little voice in our heads saying, ‘Are you really good enough? Have you got enough experience to do that? Do you even know what you’re talking about? Surely there is someone out there who is better at this than you? Shouldn’t you go learn some moreContinue reading “Impostor Syndrome”

Querying

How I signed with an agent For more context about where I was at before I started querying, take a gander at this blog post. But for those who only have time to read one lot of my ramblings today, a summary: I queried two books before I signed with an agent with my third.Continue reading “Querying”

Specifics in Query Letters

I love helping editing clients make their query letters shine and a thing I find myself saying repeatedly is that there are more specifics needed. To help make sure that your query sticks in agent’s minds, the letter needs to be snappy and original. The only way to do this is by being as specificContinue reading “Specifics in Query Letters”

Disappointing Climaxes

in novels… I’ve seen a few disappointing climaxes in client’s stories recently (cue childish giggling), so thought I would share some ideas to make sure your story climaxes are as satisfying as possible (cue more giggling). A little disclaimer: previous clients – please don’t worry that I’m talking about you. I will NEVER reference specificContinue reading “Disappointing Climaxes”

Block

What to do when you’re hit with writer’s block First off – writer’s block is HARD. It’s MEAN. And it’s COMMON. All writers suffer from it to differing degrees. So, if you’re suffering from writer’s block right now, the first thing to do is to stop beating yourself up about it. This is such aContinue reading “Block”

Periods

Why, when, and how to include menstration in your writing I’ve started sharing some of the feedback I find myself giving regularly to editing clients – this time I’m chatting about PERIODS. Search for #EditingTipsFromAnna on Twitter to find other topics. Disclaimer number one: Previous clients – please don’t worry that I’m talking about you.Continue reading “Periods”

Giving Feedback

Giving feedback to other writers on their stories is such a rewarding and beneficial thing to do. It not only gives them a boost and sharpens their skills, but it will also hone your writing practice. Partnering with other writers will give you friends that understand the highs and lows of creating imaginary worlds andContinue reading “Giving Feedback”

Valley

How I parted ways with my agent This is a long one, and a very personal one. I’ve tried to provide action points and comfort, but sometimes life is just messy and hard. I hope that showing you some of my mess is helpful. I want to tell the truth about this, because I’ve gottenContinue reading “Valley”

Very Exciting Prologues

I’ve started sharing some of the feedback I find myself giving regularly to editing clients – this time I’m chatting about VERY EXCITING PROLOGUES. People say that prologues are a little bit like marmite – readers (and agents/publishers) either hate them or love them. I want to add a little caveat to this because, yeah,Continue reading “Very Exciting Prologues”

Fat Shaming

What is it? Why is it harmful? How can we spot it in our stories? I’ve started sharing some of the feedback I find myself giving regularly to editing clients – this time I’m chatting about FAT SHAMING. (Search for #EditingTipsFromAnna on Twitter to find other topics.) Disclaimer number one: Previous clients – please don’tContinue reading “Fat Shaming”