More Tension-Building Tips: Learning From a Pro
More Tension-Building Tips: Learning From a Pro
I saw the final Harry Potter movie last week. I think I’m in mourning. I’m also still pondering the tension piece of writing, and how important it is. Put those two pieces…
Read more…Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dust or Sandstorm
Weather Thesaurus Entry: Dust or Sandstorm
This Weather Entry has been generously written by Paranormal Author Jami Gold, who recently experienced Phoenix’s Haboob storm. Huge thanks to Jami for offering her first-hand encounter with this incredible…
Read more…How to Write Unforgettable Settings: Adding Powerful Layers
How to Write Unforgettable Settings: Adding Powerful Layers
You’ve picked the perfect setting, you can describe it so compellingly your readers will want to move there…but have you added powerful layers to make it really stand out? Don’t…
Read more…How to Write Unforgettable Settings: the Right Location
How to Write Unforgettable Settings: the Right Location
As writers, we often underestimate the power of setting. Who didn’t want to visit the Hundred-Acre Wood? How much of our Bilbo-love is wrapped up in Hobbiton, my precious? And…
Read more…Setting Description…Writing More Than What You See
Setting Description…Writing More Than What You See
Today’s Question: What is the best way to describe a place in a really special way, without sounding too visual? I like this question, because it’s what the Setting Thesaurus…
Read more…Seven Deadly Novel Writing Sins: Sharing Too Much Information
Seven Deadly Novel Writing Sins: Sharing Too Much Information
TMI (Too Much Information) We’re all guilty of this sin at some point during the writing process. The trick is finding the correct balance by the time we reach the…
Read more…Seven Deadly Novel Writing Sins: Plot Problems
Seven Deadly Novel Writing Sins: Plot Problems
Sin# 4: Plot Problems Your plot is the meat and direction of the novel. Even the most compelling characters lie flat on the page without something to do. For some,…
Read more…Seven Deadly Sins of Novel Writing: Counterfeit Characters
Seven Deadly Sins of Novel Writing: Counterfeit Characters
The most brilliant plot is nothing without the right characters. The writer’s job is to create unique, emotionally charged characters that are strong enough to drive the story. The characters…
Read more…Setting Thesarus Entry: Church
Setting Thesarus Entry: Church
Sight Wooden pews, arranged into rows, a shelf on the back of each pew holding a bible and song book, an altar, pulpit, crucifixes, crosses, rosaries, decorative banners with key…
Read more…Pacing Potholes: Common Hazards that Slow Forward Motion
Pacing Potholes: Common Hazards that Slow Forward Motion
Pacing is a difficult thing to master. Like driving a car, there are many things we need to be on top of to keep our story on the road. Are…
Read more…Techniques For Atmosphere and Mood Building In Fiction
Techniques For Atmosphere and Mood Building In Fiction
I thought today I’d take a quick look at how setting description can transcend to convey atmosphere through the deft manipulation of the five senses. First off, what is Atmosphere?…
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