Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
We all want to write better fiction. This video gives you keys to achieving that goal and tips on what you can do to improve your writing.
Good scene transitions are vital for making your novel move forward without dragging and to keep you, the author, from giving too much importance to every moment in your characters’ lives.
The middle chapters of a novel can give a writer a challenge. The middle section is often bloated and slow. Look at ways to remove sag and bloat from saggy, soggy middles.
Bold characters and vivid scenes are remembered by readers. Write with boldness, without hedge words, to give life to your fiction.
Fictional characters have kept us all company, have fed our dreams, may even have haunted our nightmares. Learn tips for writing memorable fictional characters.
We get advice out the wazoo about a novel’s opening chapter. We can find information about how to write the final chapter. But what are the tips for starting a novel’s second chapter?
Invite readers into your story with a compelling open. Readers want to be enticed into new worlds—make yours an attractive one, a world readers will willingly step into, willingly stay in while your fictional events unfold.
Dangling modifiers are a common fiction writing mistake. The good news is, they’re easy to identify and quite easy to fix. Make sure that you’re not dangling your modifiers throughout your novel.
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Entice your readers with a book opening that’s irresistible. Write compelling fiction that will draw the reader into the story from the first page, first paragraph, first words. Grab the reader with an intriguing character, an intricate plot, a convincing tone. Get a gimmick and put it to work.
Hook your readers.
Common writing mistakes can be made by any writer at any stage in his career. Write better fiction by being aware of these common writing mistakes.
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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