5 Steps to Write Thrilling Historical Fiction for Teens
Today’s guest post is by author Phyllis Still. Have you discovered an intriguing character or story from history? You believe…
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Using Dialogue in Scenes to Reveal Character
Dialogue is perhaps the best tool in the writer’s toolbox. Through it, writers can reveal things about character and plot,…
The Nuances of Deep POV – Part 4
Deep POV is truly all about voice. I pointed out in a previous post that there is a difference between…
10 Questions to Help Fiction Writers “Set the Stage”
One of the primary objectives and responsibilities of a fiction writer is to transport readers into the world of their…
Utilize the Power of Breath Units to Write Masterfully
You may not have heard of breath units. In fact, if you Google this term, you’ll be hard-pressed to find…
The 2 Key Elements That Make a Great Scene
Writing great scenes takes a lot of practice and know-how. There are so many elements that must work beautifully, perhaps…
Choosing the Right Scenes to Go in the Right Places
My guess is that few novel writers spend time thinking about scene choice or type and the placement of specific…
The Nuances of Deep POV – Part 3
Deep POV is all about readers experiencing sensory details through a character. Writers know they need sensory details in their…
The Nuances of Deep POV – Part 2
We’re taking some time to look at deep POV, mainly because I see violations running rampant in the manuscripts I…
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