Watch Out for Superfluous Adjectives
A little goes a long way when it comes to adjectives. And you can have too much of a good…
What Voice Really Is in a Novel
Last week we began looking at the topic of “voice” in a novel as the 10th pillar of novel construction,…
9 Books Aspiring Writers Must Read
Today’s guest post is by freelance writer Nicolette Morrison: One of the “rules” often touted is that writers must always spend…
The March of the Adjectives
Adjectives add color to writing. In case you forgot what an adjective is, they are those words that modify or…
Creating a Strong Voice in Your Novel
We’re about to look at the last three pillars of novel construction in this year-long course. These last three—voice, writing…
Why You Shouldn’t Say “Boo” to Being a Ghostwriter
Today’s guest post is by author Cari Bennette: In the pursuit of their writing careers, many writers disregard the option…
Turning Verbs into Nouns May Be Bad for Your Writing
In the previous post on nominalizations, I talked about how nominalizations are formed and briefly touched on a general approach…
Creating Engaging Dialog by Using Subtext
We’ve been looking at the basic components to constructing great dialog in our fiction. As one of the twelve key pillars…
Fact or Fiction? How Novelists Can Blend Factual Research with Creative Storytelling
Today’s guest post is by author Jack Woodville London, whose new book A Novel Approach, just released: Readers who have some…