Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
The Magic of Fiction. A comprehensive guide to writing and editing fiction.
Deciding between attributive and possessive can be tricky, but a few tips should help you decide if an apostrophe is needed.
Exclamation points can easily overwhelm both stories and readers. Use them for specific purposes and with restraint.
The lure of fresh ideas and new characters is hard to resist, yet finishing stories and pushing through problems is a sure way to become a stronger writer.
Search your stories for text or practices that leach the power out of your characters’ declarations. A consideration of question tags.
Explore situations when telling rather than showing might be beneficial. Explore too the different types of showing in fiction.
Even the best writing advice might not work for every circumstance. Remind yourself that some advice won’t fit your story or a particular circumstance.
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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