Rules? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Rules
Rules? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Rules
After we’ve been writing for a while, we’ve heard our share of writing rules. Sometimes we’re taught to avoid certain techniques, like prologues. Or we might be told that some…
Read more…Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Police Officer
Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Police Officer
Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…
Read more…Character Arc and Narrative Arc
Character Arc and Narrative Arc
Character arc: someone living their life Narrative arc: the things that happen when someone lives their life When I worked with children, I’d always teach them the simple, zen fact: every…
Read more…A Mother Lode of Resources on Strong First Pages
A Mother Lode of Resources on Strong First Pages
As many of you know, I run a monthly critique contest here at the blog, where I offer to read first pages and share my feedback. People are so grateful…
Read more…Occupation Thesaurus Entry: General Contractor
Occupation Thesaurus Entry: General Contractor
Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…
Read more…Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Recruiter
Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Recruiter
Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…
Read more…How Do You Lead Readers to Your Theme?
How Do You Lead Readers to Your Theme?
Theme & Symbolism Database A good book, once finished, often leaves you with that feeling of something more. I like to think of it as the book’s essence. It kind…
Read more…Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Model
Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Model
Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…
Read more…Writing 101: Tips for Choosing the Right Story Details
Writing 101: Tips for Choosing the Right Story Details
When it comes to writing compelling fiction, choosing the right details can make all the difference. In this Writing 101 post, we’re looking at how to use purposeful details in…
Read more…Writing By Design: Using Color Theory
Writing By Design: Using Color Theory
Writing by design means using techniques from the visual arts to inspire and inform your writing. So far in this series you’ve learned how to use the constraints of space to…
Read more…Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Tour Guide
Occupation Thesaurus Entry: Tour Guide
Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…
Read more…Occupation Thesaurus: Auto Mechanic
Occupation Thesaurus: Auto Mechanic
Jobs are as important for our characters as they are for real people. A character’s career might be their dream job or one they’ve chosen due to necessity. In your…
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