Prologue Done Right
Prologue Done Right
I’ve read many good books this year, but the one that impressed me most was Ruta Sepetys’ deft handling of her prologue in Out of the Easy. We’ve all heard…
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Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Sleight of Hand
Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Sleight of Hand
Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…
Read more…Character Descriptions – Learn from the Pros!
Character Descriptions – Learn from the Pros!
Editor and author Jodie Renner has some expert advice on how to write character descriptions, so read on. In my editing of fiction, I find my clients often tend to…
Read more…Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Wrestling
Talent and Skill Thesaurus: Wrestling
Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…
Read more…What to Do Before Revising a Nano Novel
What to Do Before Revising a Nano Novel
After completing NaNoWriMo or another month-long writing challenge, it’s easy to want to continue the momentum and dive right into revising. RESIST! All books benefit from resting, and one written…
Read more…Mystery Writing: Characters & Plot Elements
Mystery Writing: Characters & Plot Elements
Staci Troilo is here with the basics of what plot and character elements a successful mystery novel needs. Ah, the mystery novel. The whodunit. The sleuth story. Sherlock and Miss…
Read more…Conflict vs. Tension: How Are They Different?
Conflict vs. Tension: How Are They Different?
One of my favorite Aha moments as a writer came in the form of feedback from a critiquer. (Shout out to all the critique partners!) She kept writing notes in my manuscript,…
Read more…Talent and Skills Entry: Knife Throwing
Talent and Skills Entry: Knife Throwing
Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…
Read more…Creative Book Launches That Command Attention
Creative Book Launches That Command Attention
Being an Indie author means tremendous pressure lies at our door as we release a book. Without the backing of a publishing house, we are on our own. Success or…
Read more…Talents and Skill Thesaurus: Foraging
Talents and Skill Thesaurus: Foraging
Choosing a talent or skill that fits with your character’s personality, lifestyle, and values can go a long way to helping them break free of the common stereotypes seen so…
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