Can You Distinguish What’s Distinct?
So many words in the English language sound similar, so we often think they mean the same thing. Such is…
Smooth Switches: Multiple POV Tricks and Tips
This month we’re looking at Fatal Flaw # 5: POV Violations. Fiction writers often violate POV “rules,” and have trouble…
Get a Handle on Writer Insecurity
Today’s guest post is by fantasy author Alex Cavanaugh: We writers tend to be an insecure bunch. We’re plagued with…
Denizens and Their Labels
What do you call someone who hails from Delaware or Detroit? Are there really official terms for these things? Although…
Whose Head? Point of View in Fiction
This month we begin looking at Fatal Flaw # 5: POV Violations. Fiction writers often violate POV (point of view) “rules,”…
The Best Way for Writers to Use Amazon’s Preorder Feature
Today’s guest post is by Penny C. Sansevieri, Founder and CEO Author Marketing Experts, and best-selling author: Now that Amazon…
A Couple of Things You Should Know
Traditionally, the word couple has been used as a noun meaning “two things.” As a noun, it requires the use…
Too Little Backstory Can Be a Fatal Flaw
This week wraps up our look at Fatal Flaw #4—Too Much Backstory. Writers are admonished to ditch the backstory in their opening…
Let’s Go Clubbing! – Why Writers Need to Join Clubs
Today’s guest post is by author, teacher, and counselor Karen Gorback: The article in the local newspaper was tiny yet…