I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for Wind Walker, a free to listen, episodic audiobook podcast. The first three chapters are coming Monday, September 4th, 2023.
So You Want to Work With #TeamSaltHalo...
Welcome to #TeamSaltHalo! We are Natalie Crown and Angelica Monai (think Monét like the painter - my mom was fancy on the spelling), and this is our first time mentoring for Pitch Wars. We’re accepting manuscripts in the YA category and are open to New Adult, but expect us to age it down.
Chapter Critique Service - A Big Update!
I want to keep editing. I want to keep prioritising helping other writers. I can confidently say that I offer a helpful service – testimonials can be read here - and I want to keep such testimonials flowing in.
Writing Tips - Observations from Critiquing
Rhythm is also important for creating or aiding whatever emotion you want the reader to be feeling. For example, are you writing an action scene? Intersperse your prose with short, sharp sentences. Is your character on the verge of an emotional breakdown? Write long sentences with run-on clauses to convey that their mind is working at 100 miles a minute.
Chapter Critique Service
Three manuscripts later, I’ve learned so much as a writer, but also about the industry. There’s a tiny bridge between ‘not far off’ and ‘ready’ but it’s a difficult bridge to cross, and you need to be committed and fearless.
How I Got My Agent
October started with a bang. Megan’s name popped up in my inbox and, this time, she wanted to arrange a call…
Revise & Resubmit
Revise and resubmit notes don’t mean a quick edit. They mean you tear it all up and piece it back together again. They mean you make major changes, you kill your darlings, and adapt your ideas.