Keys to Moving Your Plot Forward
I tell writers often they are failing to “advance their plot.” What does that mean, and why does it matter?…
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Telling the Truth, But Not Quite! The Autobiographical Novel
Today’s guest post is by ghostwriter Barry Fox. It’s a common problem. You’re eagerly writing the story of your life…
15 Ways to Strengthen Writer Courage
Today’s guest post is by best-selling author DiAnn Mills. While talent and a willingness to work hard are essential for…
Masterful Voice in Novels Part 2
I explained in the last post on masterful voice that voice is all about the character. If you have a novel…
Beginnings and Endings for Your Memoir
I’ve been sharing excerpts from my new book The Memoir Workbook. Today we’re going to consider the starting and ending points…
How to Write Realistic Fight Scenes
Today’s guest post is by J. M. Robison. After watching the final episode of Grimm, it occurred to me that…
Protecting Yourself and Others When Writing a Memoir
Here are some more excerpts from my new book, The Memoir Workbook. If you’ve thought about writing a memoir, you need to…
A Look at Masterful Voice
I love talking about voice in fiction. I veer off from other “experts” in definition about voice. I believe that…
Important Considerations When Writing Your Memoir
Here are some excerpts from my new book, The Memoir Workbook. If you’ve thought about writing a memoir (which is hugely popular these…
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