Some Grammatical Errors That Aren’t
Don’t you love all the rules we have for grammar? One thing you learn early on in elementary school is…
How Novelists Can Use a Filmmaker’s Eye
We’re now going to spend quite a few weeks looking at the purview of filmmakers. Why? Because there is so…
Creative Mind Mapping for Novelists
Brainstorming ideas seems to be one of the hardest stages in the writing process for many novelists. As I discussed…
All Confused Enquire Here
You’ve probably seen these two words used in the same ways: inquire and enquire. So, is there a difference? These are basically…
A Variety of Shots to Paint the Big Picture
We’ve been looking at how adept and creative novelists use a combination of “camera shots” to structure their scenes, mimicking…
Harnessing the Storm in Your Brain through Mind Mapping
Have you ever tried to brainstorm an idea, only to find yourself with pages of information, but no clear view…
The Past Has Passed
Yes, I see a bit of confusion regarding past and passed. These two words are often misused, but it’s not…
Another Look at Combined Camera Shots in Novels
This week we’re going to continue looking at combined camera shots in novel excerpts. Not every scene in every novel…
Harnessing the Storm in Brainstorming
Brainstorming. The word evokes turbulent images of roiling clouds clashing with thunder and lightning. We all wish our ideas would…