Advancing Your Plot
I tell writers often they are failing to “advance their plot.” What does that mean, and why does it matter?…
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Balancing “Showing” with “Telling” in Fiction
It’s the golden rule of fiction: show, don’t tell. But it’s easier said than done. Show too much, and you’ll…
A Deep Look at Deep Editing
What makes the difference between a good novel and a great one? Simple: the editing. Seasoned fiction writers know that…
13 Essential Elements of a Suspense Thriller
Post by DiAnn Mills. A reader experiences a suspenseful story when the writing leaves them excited, anxious, and turning pages….
Infusing Mood into Your Fiction
Every person or character, at any given time, is in a particular mood. Generally, mood is a person’s state of…
Inner Conflict: The Driving Force behind Character Development
Do you struggle with crafting realistic, complex characters? Have others told you that your characters are flat, stereotypic, or lacking…
3 Ways to Infuse Your Story with Theme
When you ask a fiction writer what her story is about, she will usually explain the plot. Yes, plot is…
Your Character’s Crucial Inner Conflict
In our fictional stories, where emotions, ambitions, and fears collide, inner conflict takes center stage as one of the most…
Identifying Genre – Why It Matters
Crafting a compelling story within a specific genre is akin to deciphering a secret code. Every genre has its unique…
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