Pacing and Momentum in Revision
Pacing and Momentum in Revision
One of the elements I like to focus on when I revise is pacing. Pacing is the manipulation of momentum and time in a piece of writing and how the…
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Read More Fiction (A New Year’s Resolution for Writers)
Read More Fiction (A New Year’s Resolution for Writers)
Are we too late for New Year’s resolutions? I hope not, because there’s one I urge every writer to make: Read More Fiction! It should be easy for us, right?…
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Tips for Weaving Romance into Your Novel
By C.S. Lakin Romance is a part of life, and so it should also play some part in our novels—if we intend for our characters to mirror real life. Even…
Read more…The Revision Circle: Does My Story Have Too Many Problems?
The Revision Circle: Does My Story Have Too Many Problems?
I’m so excited to join WHW as a Resident Writing Coach (because Angela and Becca are awesome—am I right?). *smile* If you’re not familiar with me, I’m Jami Gold, and…
Read more…Your Never Ending Writing Improvement Program
Your Never Ending Writing Improvement Program
In Japan, after World War II, the concept of kaizen was introduced into their industrial culture. It resulted in a huge boom in technology and manufacturing that rebuilt Japan and…
Read more…When to Listen to Your Inner Editor
When to Listen to Your Inner Editor
We’ve all wrangled with our inner editor at some point in our writing process. This voice in our head critiques our craft in mid-stream, from the big picture (“This plot…
Read more…Mastering Stylistic Tension
Mastering Stylistic Tension
One of the first things writers learn is to start a story with conflict. Some writers have bombs go off. Others start with a death. Or a break-up. But over…
Read more…Understanding Inner Conflict with Story Expert Michael Hauge
Understanding Inner Conflict with Story Expert Michael Hauge
All stories are built on a foundation of three basic components: character, desire, and conflict. A hero or protagonist desperately wants something, and must overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to achieve…
Read more…Finding Your Way Into Your Story
Finding Your Way Into Your Story
I recently avoided a workshop assignment that should have been completed in no more than an hour because I couldn’t find a way into my story. This workshop generates significant,…
Read more…New: A Resident Writing Coach Program
New: A Resident Writing Coach Program
Our mission, as you all know, is to help our visitors become stronger writers. And while we do our best to craft insightful posts week after week, we also believe…
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