by MontanaCoauthor | Feb 2, 2020 | Writing Process Tips
“I keep finding myself switching between past and present tense as I am writing, depending on the severity of the story. Is that ok? Do I need to just pick one? I am having the hardest time with it.” –Devon Fountaine – Answer: Anika Hanisch, Author Coach...
by MontanaCoauthor | Mar 15, 2019 | Writing Process Tips
One writes initially to express. But the great hope is that the story will connect with a reader—hopefully many readers who cannot put your book down. So, what do you do if initial beta readers tell you that the draft feels slow? Or the characters are a...
by MontanaCoauthor | Jul 17, 2015 | News, Writing Process Tips
Troy Kechely shares 7 vital insights about revision, self-publishing, and marketing as a new author 1. ANIKA HANISCH: How long did it take to write your novel? What was the revision process like? Any surprises? TROY KECHELY: I started research and interviews in 2009...