Clear and Present Antecedents
Pronouns take the place of nouns. When you use a pronoun, you must be sure that its antecedent (what it…
Layering Motifs in Your Novel for Powerful Effect
When our beach house fell off a cliff due to El Nino years ago, we felt a horrible sense of…
Inside Tips on How Authors Can Get Their Novels Made into Films
Today’s guest post is from Mike Monaco, of Author’s Marketing Pro: Blockbuster movies based on books, such as The Hunger…
A Simple, Fun Lesson about Participial Phrases
Now, don’t get all hot and bothered by the expression “participial phrase.” Something that is participial has to do with…
How to Come Up with Motifs in Your Novel
Motifs are powerful elements that writers can take advantage of when constructing their novels. But few novelists ever give thought…
15 Tips for Aspiring Writers from 5 Successful Authors
Today’s guest post is by author Simone Collins: One of the best ways aspiring authors can develop successful writing careers…
Alternating between Alternatives
There seems to be some confusion over the words alternate and alternative. Can they be used interchangeably? Does alternative involve…
Motifs for Cohesion and Depth
Hard to believe we are now about to examine the twelfth and final pillar of construction—motifs. We’ve spent the whole…
Don’t “Write What You Know”—Write What You Long to Write
Today’s guest post is by author Rachel Amphlett: If there’s one bit of writing advice that riles me, it’s the…