Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
While it’s not impossible to write when we feel empty, it is impossible to write with any power or beauty or depth when the words aren’t there, when we truly are empty. A reminder to keep youself filled and inspired if you want to produce powerful writing.
My father, a lover of words and books, recently died. A few thoughts on his legacy.
Many writers have great expectations for their first novel manuscript. But are those expectations realistic? A look at what you can expect of your first novel.
An exploration of the omniscient POV. This is part three in a series on point of view.
Second of three articles on point of view. This is an examination of first, second, and third points of view in fiction.
Point of view is one of the basic elements of fiction. This is the first of three articles exploring point of view.
Continue reading Point of View, the Full Story—Introduction »
Every novel writer should create at least one summary of each manuscript in the form of a synopsis. Tips for formatting your synopsis and ideas for how to approach creating one.
Continue reading Clear the Dread from the Dreaded Synopsis »
You’re a fiction writer? Then by all means feel free to make up words for your story world.
A reader’s questions about punctuation in dialogue. You may have had some of the same questions.
Continue reading Even More Punctuation in Dialogue—A Reader’s Question »
There is more to story than a character’s thoughts. Be sure to step outside a character’s head so readers can experience a full story that includes action, dialogue, emotion, setting, and thought.
Continue reading Claustrophobia—Don’t Imprison Readers in a Character’s Head »
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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