Abbreviated Details
We writers occasionally use abbreviations in our writing, so there are a few fairly intuitive rules that apply to these…
Color to Shape Your Novel
We all know the power of color, and books have been written in detail on the effect each color has…
Advice I Wish I’d Been Given When I Started … Part 1
I wasted a large chunk of my life stumbling around in the dark, trying to become a “writer.” I became…
Whom Should You Say?
No one, that’s who! Maybe it sounds correct because you can picture someone prim and proper uttering these words, but…
Use Camera Angles to Supercharge Your Novel
Last week we took a brief look at camera angles and how they can be used to subconsciously imply either…
Using Online Writing Workshops to Skyrocket Your Creativity
Today’s guest post is from Leslie Anglesey, who has some great tips on how writers can benefit from the many…
Some Incorrect Constructions to Avoid
Here are some phrases or sentence constructions I come across often in my editing. Although they’re common, it’s good to…
How Novelists Can Create Image Systems for their Story
Last week, we touched on a concept called Image Systems, which is something filmmakers consider when preparing to shoot their…
More Ways Novelists Can Benefit from Mind Mapping
We’ve been spending some weeks exploring brainstorming and, in particular, mind mapping. I’ve found mind mapping an extremely helpful way…