“Ask Jane” Shorts
One-to-three minute videos on critical writing questions that give you the answers you need quickly and let you get back to writing!
In a story with multiple points of view, how do I choose a point of view for each chapter?
Ever wondered how to decide which character should tell each part of your multi-POV story? In this video, I walk through a analysis of the opening chapters of...
What do people mean when they talk about an authors voice?
Everyone talks about finding your "author's voice," but what does that really mean—and how do you actually develop it? In this video, I share insights from...
I’m overwhelmed! How do I know where to begin revising my manuscript?
In this video, I break down a simple three-step revision plan that will help you move from stuck to strategic, focusing on the specific language patterns that...
How can I make sure my sensory references aren’t too complicated or long?
In this video, we're exploring how to use sensory references without writing long, overwhelming descriptions that slow down your story. I share my concept of...
How do I begin revising uncited generalizations and vague terminology from my manuscript?
n this quick video, I unpack the sneaky UG/Vs that can creep into your writing—those vague words and empty modifiers that make prose feel fuzzy instead of...
How do I avoid being overly general or vague when creating sensory descriptions?
Struggling to bring your stories to life with detail that really resonates? In this video, we tackle how to go beyond overly general and vague descriptions to...
How can I be sure I catch every error when reviewing my manuscript?
Staring at a manuscript, feeling like you've read it a hundred times and still missing errors? I know that frustration! In this video, I share a simple yet...
How do I find and fix smothered verbs in my stories?
Ever catch yourself writing “make a decision” instead of simply “decide”? In this quick video, I unpack why those extra words—called smothered verbs—quietly...
How do I choose active verbs to replace my to be verbs?
In this quick writing tip, we'll dive into choosing the perfect active verb to replace those weaker “to be” verbs. We'll explore how to choose the right one...
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