Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
Sub-plots can add great depth to story. But these secondary plots can detract from the main plot. A look at sub-plots and their limitations.
Some lists of writing tips are written for those looking for easy fixes, for those who want to play at being writers without taking on the work of writing. This list is not one of those.
Characters who don’t react are cold and distant, and their lack of reaction keeps readers at a distance. Engage readers by using character reaction to stir readers’ emotions.
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A style sheet is an easy way to manage consistency in a manuscript. Writer or editor, consider putting together a style sheet for every project.
Prologues are out of vogue, but can a novel have a prologue? It can if the prologue serves a purpose and doesn’t detract from the rest of the story.
Using contractions and writing in dialect are only two categories of word choices a writer must face. Explore the use of contractions and dialect in fiction.
A novel’s resolution can ensure a satisfying read or it can drive readers mad at the way it doesn’t fit the story. Learn more about story resolution in fiction.
Most writers have heard the instruction that says to write what you know. I suggest that writers instead write about subjects that move them. Write from your passions.
Old-West lawmen had codes that governed their behaviors. Your characters should have codes as well. Codes that dictate what they’ll do and codes that you’ll make them break as you as raise the stakes in their stories. Explore the character’s code and options for breaking it or holding tight to its standards.
The wrong viewpoint character could send your story in the wrong direction; the right viewpoint character could make your story. Learn what you should consider in choosing viewpoint characters.
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The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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