Lindsey Vernon3 min readTHE PSYCHOLOGY OF HORRORWhy some scares work better than others— When it comes to horror fiction, what makes your skin crawl might barely raise a goosebump on...
Lindsey Vernon2 min readBUILDING SUSPENSEThe art of pacing in mystery and thriller writing— Pacing is the heartbeat of your story. As both an editor and thriller writer, I've...
Lindsey Vernon2 min readWHY YOUR THRILLER NEEDS A PROFESSIONAL EDITCommon edits that pull readers out of your story— You've written your thriller. The plot twists are sharp, the stakes are high, and your...
Lindsey Vernon2 min readWHICH TYPE OF EDITING IS RIGHT FOR YOU?Let's talk about editing. If you're feeling overwhelmed by terms like "developmental editing" versus "line editing," you're not alone. As...
Lindsey Vernon2 min readTIPS FOR EDITING YOUR FIRST DRAFTA printable guide from IGNITE — Before You Begin Set your draft aside for at least a week Create a backup copy Use Track Changes if...