Editing

The reality of being an author is far removed from the dream. In this episode On Writing, M. G. Leonard shares the 20 things she wished she'd know when she first set out on a career as an author.

Where do ideas come from? How do you know when an idea will turn into a book? Author M. G. Leonard talks about where her ideas come from and offers some practical advice.

How do you approach editing your book? Author M.G. Leonard talks about how she approaches the editing process and offers some tips.

When is thinking about your writing helpful, and when is it a bad idea? When should you stop and evaluate your work? Author M.G. Leonard reveals how she thinks about her writing and offers some practical advice.

What do you do if you get stuck writing your book? Author M.G. Leonard talks about why we get stuck and how to move forwards.

The best advice for anyone writing a book, is to write every day. Author M.G. Leonard talks about her daily writing routine.