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…
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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…
Are You Done or Finished?
A child pushes a plate away at the end of the meal and announces, “I’m done.” The well-intentioned but misinformed…
Important Considerations When Developing Your Writing Style
Our year-long look at the twelve key pillars of novel construction is winding down. We’ve already taken an in-depth look…
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