Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
Lay versus lie. It sounds like a heavyweight match between lightweight verbs, except that for such small words, the two cause a whole lot of trouble. Settle forever the differences between lie and lay.
We’ve all laughed at humorous dialogue tags, at the Tom Swifties and wacky phrases produced by creative tags. Learn more about dialogue tags and why simple is best.
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.
Punctuating dialogue correctly can help readers follow your story with fewer distractions. Check out the rules of dialogue punctuation.
How to write a novel—everyone has advice. This is mine. Tips for writing the novel you always said you’d write.
Detail in fiction can bring stories to life. Use details specific to the story and characters to add punch to your writing.
Coleridge’s willing suspension of disbelief is often quoted to explain how a reader can immerse himself in fiction and why it’s important for a writer to create believable worlds. Explore the importance of the suspension of disbelief.
Bold characters and vivid scenes are remembered by readers. Write with boldness, without hedge words, to give life to 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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