Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
Punctuation can overwhelm a sentence or paragraph. Poor punctuation can be a distraction, pulling readers out of the fiction and out of the mood to read your work. Let words tell the story. Use punctuation for other purposes.
Continue reading Use Words, Not Punctuation, To Tell Your Story »
Characters should use words specific to their backgrounds and histories, and not sound like the author who created them. Explore the importance of word choice for characters.
Continue reading Character Voices Shouldn’t Sound Like Yours »
Head-hopping—changing viewpoint characters or the point of view without warning or in mid-paragraph—can pull readers right out of your fictional world. Discover why head-hopping is a no-no.
Stories need action events. Something needs to happen, not only to keep characters moving forward, but to keep readers interested.
Continue reading You Got My Attention, But Where’s the Action? »
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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