Kyleen Wren 6/27/25 Kyleen Wren 6/27/25

10 Ways to Trim Word Count

It’s always a good idea to self-edit, tighten things up, and make every word earn its place in the story. It isn’t just about conforming to industry standards—it’s about clarity, pace, and making sure we’re staying focused.

Kyleen Wren 6/15/25 Kyleen Wren 6/15/25

Writing Update: One Goal Reached!

We did it! Seen & Unseen is now under 100k words and ready to be sent off for what will hopefully be the final manuscript critique before querying again.

Kyleen Wren 6/9/25 Kyleen Wren 6/9/25

Writing Update: Not Quite 100k

I did a major trim-down on Seen & Unseen in preparation for sending it off to an amazing editor. We’re so close!

Kyleen Wren 4/14/25 Kyleen Wren 4/14/25

Reflections On Rejection

We might have taken a detour, but if we look around with curiosity instead of frustration, we may find all kinds of beauty. We may even find ourselves grateful one day.

Kyleen Wren 3/13/25 Kyleen Wren 3/13/25

Writing Update: #RevPit 2025 Open For Submissions

I submitted to #RevPit 2025! It’s my first time entering a contest like this one, so I’m both super excited and super nervous.

Kyleen Wren 11/30/24 Kyleen Wren 11/30/24

Writing Update: My Hard Drive Died

I had my worst writer’s nightmare come true in November: I lost all my work from the past 6 months.

Kyleen Wren 9/6/24 Kyleen Wren 9/6/24

Feedback is Essential

While writing might start as a solitary pursuit, it’s the input, critique, and support from others that help shape our work into something truly remarkable.

Kyleen Wren 9/2/24 Kyleen Wren 9/2/24

Writing Update: Getting Feedback

While writing is primarily a solitary endeavor, preparing work for publication is not.

Kyleen Wren 6/4/24 Kyleen Wren 6/4/24

Writing Update: Check-in and R&R Reflections

R&R update, querying, and reflections on the revision process for WSD.

Kyleen Wren 5/16/24 Kyleen Wren 5/16/24

Writing Tip: 3 Tips For A Solid Revision Plan

I think a clear revision plan is a must when revising, whether it’s based on our own notes or an editorial letter from an agent or editor. Hopefully these tips will help!

Kyleen Wren 5/8/24 Kyleen Wren 5/8/24

The Waiting Space

I may have a Taurus-heavy chart, but patience has never been one of my strongest personal qualities. Hard-working, persistent, reliable? Sure. But patient? Absolutely not.

Kyleen Wren 4/15/24 Kyleen Wren 4/15/24

Writing Update: April 2024 Works In Progress

So many projects, so little time! What does my work look like right now, and what am I doing to manage it all?