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…
Because of or Due To Confusion
Let me take this opportunity to confuse you a bit. Maybe you’re already confused about some things. I’m often confused….
Stringing the Segments of Shots Together
After spending many months going over just some of the basic camera shots and how novelists can transcribe these cinematic…
Did the Classic Authors Use Story Structure?
Today’s guest post is by K. M. Weiland. Katie has a terrific blog called Helping Writers Become Authors, and provides mountains…
Stay Awhile and I’ll Explain
I’m going to speak to you a (short) while about when to use a while and awhile. It may seem…