Three Mistakes in Tone
One of the most common problems I see with new writers is a “mistake in tone.” You know what I mean if you’ve ever played in a band. A new kid comes in, you’re trying to play a song, and he blats out a sour note on a trumpet. The same thing happens in writing.
Surprises and Revelations
6 Ways to Add Surprise to Your Writing Hollywood loves a “reveal.” That’s a moment where a bit of information that has been withheld from the audience is suddenly revealed onscreen. You’ve seen it a hundred times in the movies, often handled poorly. In the latest movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, the […]
Creating Incredible Characters
If you’ve been participating in NaNoWriMo this year (It’s never too late to start!), or even if you’re a Dungeon Master trying to create NPC’s, I’m sure you’ve noticed that creating characters can be difficult. Thankfully, I can help.
Working with Editors on Super Writers Tuesday
Today’s question is “How do you reconcile when you want to get a book published but the editors interested in your book want to change things you want to keep?”
Brainstorming a Scene
5 tips to help you brainstorm your scene when writing.
Plotting Your Story
You often begin plotting your story with little in mind—a powerful image or an emotion that we want to capture, a clever idea for a twist.
Getting into the Creative Mood
Put the record on and play a little Glenn Miller. It’s time to get In the Mood to write.
Finding the Courage to Dream Big
You may not realize it, but as writers we are all on the same journey. We all start as wannabes, hoping to amaze audiences with our eloquence and powerful tales
Super Writers’ Tuesday- Finding the Motivation to Write
Today I’ll answer a question about finding motivation. Are you looking for more motivation to write for NaNoWriMo? Come join us at www.apex-writers.com to learn more! Want to see your question answered? Leave a comment on the Youtube page and receive words of wisdom from NYT Bestselling author David Farland. If you’d like more motivation […]
Five Tips to Increase Your Brain Power
Here are some ideas to help you increase your ability to write and to brainstorm.