Story Structure and the Essential Outline
I do a lot of scene outlines for writers. And I’ve written a lot of blog posts on the topic….
How Writers Can Deal with Unsupportive Family and Friends
Today’s guest post is by Lisa Fellinger. I often hear writers frustrated with the lack of support some receive from…
How to Create a Scene Outline
One of the biggest problems I see as a copyeditor and writing coach is weak scenes. Scenes with no point…
Why Cinematic Technique in Fiction Is Important
Cinematic technique is rarely, if ever, discussed or taught at writing workshops or by writing instructors, and that’s a problem….
How to Add a “Secret” Ingredient to Your Story Premise
Your story premise needs to be compelling if you want to entice readers and keep them reading your book. Premise…
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…
How to Determine Your Novel’s Time Span
It’s important for writers to consider how much time will be covered in their novel for their characters. Why is…
Writerly Advice That Is Worth Listening To
It’s often difficult for writers to stand back and see the flaws in their story, and not every bit of…
The 10 Most Important Questions to Ask about Your Scenes
In my work as a professional freelance copyeditor and critiquer for publishers, literary agents, and authors in six continents, I…