
Recognizing Your Own Skill
When you write a story, you often have to ask yourself, “Is this tale good enough to send to editors or agents? Is it ready
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When you write a story, you often have to ask yourself, “Is this tale good enough to send to editors or agents? Is it ready
Writers regularly need both scene and summary to tell a great story, but sometimes it can be difficult to discern when to use which, for
Many are under the false impression that bestselling writers simply sit down, write a book, and sell millions; others mistakenly think that great writers are
Real vs. Fictitious Settings In mainstream literature, we typically deal with settings that either already exist or which have existed historically. Thus, when you write
Strong stories are built through meaningful scenes. Write stories that have meaning by tapping into subtext or theme, or by adding your own insight. Very
One of the best things about being a writer is how ideas for new characters can spring from anywhere. I might be mulling over a
Have you ever read a novel where the entire book lacked a single element that was original? Sure you have, lots of times. Whenever you
Many people in the writing community caution against writing with a theme in mind. They argue that if you do, your story will feel contrived,
Once, I picked up a novel by a new writer and started to read. His scene construction looked fine at first glance: He had a
You may have heard of pinch points. Or not. I’d guess that most fiction writers have no clue what they are or why they’re so
When writing strong scenes, conflict is key. If there is no conflict, the “scene” probably doesn’t contribute much to the story. Every story needs conflicts
In order to write a strong story, you almost always need complex characters. The three best ways to make any character complex are to create,
Writing a novel can be a challenging, yet rewarding experience. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this guide will provide you with
Writing bad dialog is almost an art form unto itself. Recently I read a couple of stories where it felt as if the author was
Pacing a story appropriately will keep readers engaged. Unfortunately, many mistakenly think this means the story needs to be rushed. I see a lot of
Burnout. Few words spark such dread among writers. Avoiding it, surviving it, and recovering from it are each the focus of many articles, blogs, podcasts,
For some authors, it is enough to try to make big bucks, but most of us would like to deliver a powerful message at times,
Passive protagonists are often frowned upon in the writing world. They don’t influence the plot enough and make it harder for readers to get invested
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