Writing Authentic Dialogue in Memoir
Dialogue is the epitome of “showing” instead of telling. Dialogue brings characters to life and engages readers. If we have…
Description Errors That Result from POV Limitations
It’s important for writers to convey the description of setting and characters through the POV character’s eyes and emotions. But…
Plotting Madness on the Gorgeous California Coast
There is still time to sign up for our intensive, fun, and intimate Plotting Madness Boot Camp in Mendocino, CA….
4 Key Ways to Improve Tension and Pacing in Your Novel
Pacing and tension aren’t always easy for writers to assess in their scenes. How can you tell if your scene…
Showing Your Scenes through Your Characters’ Senses
One of the reasons readers willingly immerse themselves in a story is to be transported. Whether it’s to another planet,…
Master Your Novel’s 10 Key Scenes
I never planned to write books on novel structure. Nor create online video courses to help teach writers how to…
A Deep Dive into POV
One of the most important decisions a writer has to make is regarding what POV she will use for her…
Handling Backstory in Dialogue in Your Opening Pages
So many new writers start their books with pages—even chapters—of backstory. They want to tell the reader all about the…
How Novelists Can Say More with Less
Less is more. More impacting. More riveting. More intriguing. Throughout history, marriages have failed and wars have been won or…