Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
Use word choices to make your stories stand out, to involve readers in the fiction. Tips for twisting common words into memorable passages.
Tone, mood, and style—three of the elements of fiction—each contribute to the feel of a story. Learn what each is and how they affect one another.
Time elements in fiction both identify the setting of story and convey information, including character emotions and the feel of a scene. Discover easy ways to convey time as a way to keep readers deep in the fictional world.
Continue reading Marking Time with the Viewpoint Character »
How many words is too many? Does word count matter? Does word count matter more for first novels? An answer to a question posed by a reader.
Continue reading Should I Worry About Word Count—A Reader’s Question »
A whopping big list of questions to ask so you can get to know your characters and then manipulate them so you can create compelling fiction.
A query letter is short and powerful—it’s often a writer’s first contact with an agent or editor. Here are the basics for query letters and a few do’s and don’ts.
Take your imagination in new directions—take the reins off—as you try to solve story issues. Purposely imagine beyond boundaries that you might not even know you’ve set around your imagination.
The amount of information available to writers—the recommendations and tips and rules—can be overwhelming. Here’s encouragement, a few words to let you know you don’t have to learn it all at once, and an assurance that you will catch on.
Continue reading Deflate Confusion and Cast Off Frustration »
A few quick tips for writing fresh descriptions and a reminder to get story facts right.
Continue reading Details and Description—Getting the Facts Right »
Unnecessary words can burden your stories with flab, make them sag. The wrong words can even diffuse the impact you’re trying to create. Be alert for these phrases and words that can dull your fiction.
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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