Alternating between Alternatives
There seems to be some confusion over the words alternate and alternative. Can they be used interchangeably? Does alternative involve…
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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…
Are You Predominantly Correct or Mistaken?
I sometimes hear or read sentences like “He predominately goes to that Starbuck’s.” That word is a mouthful, and because…
Fine-Tuning Your Writing Style to be Concise and Specific
In our first post exploring this eleventh pillar of novel construction—Writing Style . . . Concise and Specific—we looked briefly at what…
7 Tips to Help Writers Gain Attention in the World of Fiction
Today’s guest blog post is by author and writing instructor Joan Curtis: If you aspire to be a fiction writer…
Everyday Words That Are Misused Every Day
A lot of the words we use have changed meaning over time, differing from their common or intended use. Some words…
How Writers Develop a Unique Style All Their Own
Often, when learning to write a novel, a writer may spend countless hours focusing on getting all the basics in…
A Few Cool Doors That Open When You’re Published
Today’s guest post is by author and screenwriter Harrison Demchick: It’s a long, long road to publication, as months or years…
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