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…
It’s the golden rule of fiction: show, don’t tell. But it’s easier said than done. Show too much, and you’ll…
What makes the difference between a good novel and a great one? Simple: the editing. Seasoned fiction writers know that…
Post by DiAnn Mills. A reader experiences a suspenseful story when the writing leaves them excited, anxious, and turning pages….
Every person or character, at any given time, is in a particular mood. Generally, mood is a person’s state of…
Do you struggle with crafting realistic, complex characters? Have others told you that your characters are flat, stereotypic, or lacking…
When you ask a fiction writer what her story is about, she will usually explain the plot. Yes, plot is…
In our fictional stories, where emotions, ambitions, and fears collide, inner conflict takes center stage as one of the most…
Crafting a compelling story within a specific genre is akin to deciphering a secret code. Every genre has its unique…
Fiction writers are told they must create high stakes. What are stakes and why are they so important in fiction?…
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