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Trust the Process

Tips for Editing Your Novel (or Memoir)

 novel writing, self-editingBy J. Greg Phelan

book inc director J. Greg Phelan shares some helpful editing techniques that he's learned over the years from mentors and books and applied to his novel.

May 25, 2023

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The Writer's Desk

When to Abandon Your Book Idea

 book ideas, novel writingBy Natasha de Carvalho

Natasha de Carvalho relates a skiing adventure to her decision to abandon her book idea while in the Novel Incubator.

March 23, 2023

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Trust the Process

Can Anyone Write a Novel?

 MFA, novel writingBy J. Greg Phelan

J. Greg Phelan asks the question "Can anyone write a novel?" He believes the answer is "yes!"

December 08, 2022

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Trust the Process

Writing Openings To Keep Your Readers Reading

 novel writing, opening lines, revisingBy J. Greg Phelan

In his latest "Trust the Process" column, J. Greg Phelan discusses how to immediately engage your reader with strong opening lines.

November 10, 2022

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Taking Time to Write

Writing a Book One Note at a Time

 finding the time to write, novel writingBy Renee Walsh

Novel Incubator writer Renee Walsh shares how she was able to write a book by writing in her journal, a phone pp, or on Post-It notes.

November 03, 2022

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Trust the Process

Stay in the Book

 book ideas, inspiration, novel writingBy J. Greg Phelan

J. Greg Phelan discusses how to "stay in the book" in order to keep ideas flowing for your book-in-progress.

October 13, 2022

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Trust the Process

Training to Write Your Book

 novel writing, training to write, writing staminaBy J. Greg Phelan

In his memoir, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Haruki Murakami presents a strong case for why you need to train to be a writer. Not by honing your craft—though that’s essential, too. He...

August 11, 2022