Kristen ChavezJun 28, 2022Five First-Person PitfallsWhen line editing a manuscript written in first person, I see many of the same issues crop up time and time again. But if you keep your...
Kristen ChavezMar 13, 2022Verb Tense Consistency: Tips and TricksThere are two verb tense options when writing fiction: past and present. And each has its own challenges. Writing in the past tense Most...
Kristen ChavezMar 12, 2022A Fiction Style Guide for Independent AuthorsIt's finished! As some of you already know, I've written a series of blog posts on fiction style. Because as much as I love the Chicago...