A Startling Remedy for Jealousy of Other Writers
Today’s guest post is by Noelle Sterne. When other writers proudly announce their latest coup, my reflex of jealousy rises…
5 Steps to Write Thrilling Historical Fiction for Teens
Today’s guest post is by author Phyllis Still. Have you discovered an intriguing character or story from history? You believe…
Using Dialogue in Scenes to Reveal Character
Dialogue is perhaps the best tool in the writer’s toolbox. Through it, writers can reveal things about character and plot,…
The Nuances of Deep POV – Part 4
Deep POV is truly all about voice. I pointed out in a previous post that there is a difference between…
10 Questions to Help Fiction Writers “Set the Stage”
One of the primary objectives and responsibilities of a fiction writer is to transport readers into the world of their…
5 Creative Ways to Help You Get Writing
Anton Chekhov wrote: “My country house is full of people, they never leave me alone; if only they would go…
Utilize the Power of Breath Units to Write Masterfully
You may not have heard of breath units. In fact, if you Google this term, you’ll be hard-pressed to find…
The 2 Key Elements That Make a Great Scene
Writing great scenes takes a lot of practice and know-how. There are so many elements that must work beautifully, perhaps…
Choosing the Right Scenes to Go in the Right Places
My guess is that few novel writers spend time thinking about scene choice or type and the placement of specific…