Writing Help and Advice for All
Concept Is Not Story!
Originally posted on The Ravings of a Sick Mind:
“I’ve got a great idea for you,” someone inevitably says to you when they find out you’re a writer. Their eyes gleaming with mischievous pride as they fight to contain their smile, they slowly spell out either a painfully clichéd idea that you’ve seen listed on…
FOR AUTHORS: Philosophical vs Character-Driven Fiction
Originally posted on Creative Writing with the Crimson League:
This photo felt rather philosophical to me. I’ve been reading G.K. Chesterton’s “The Ball and the Cross,” and it’s really got me thinking about philosophical fiction, and what differentiates philosophical fiction from character-driven fiction. I generally say that fiction should be character-driven. That’s certainly my personal…
Grammar Peeves and Writing Emotions Tips
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
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Writing Tips: Introducing Your Characters
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Special thanks to The Leisure Zone for reviewing Minutes Before Sunset: “A great read. I absolutely enjoyed reading it and it does take your imagination for a ride…This is a great leading book. I cannot wait to read the following books.” Click here to read the full review or…
Dontcha just love a real villain?
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
Christine Haggerty has issued a challenge to write a blog post about literary villains, and answer five questions about your favourite. See her own choice on her blog. 1) What character is your favourite villain? 2) What makes him/her a villain? 3) What do you hate about him or…
17 Ways to Mess Up Your Murder Mystery
Originally posted on Ramona DeFelice Long:
Being an editor is a non-stop education. With every manuscript I read, I learn as much as I correct, suggest, or guide. After years of reading mysteries—from idea to first draft to revision to published book—I’ve learned to recognize flaws that can weaken an otherwise strong or promising draft.…
Writers’ Workshop
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
Christine Haggerty ( Judo black belt) LOVES writing fight scenes and she has volunteered to not only help out with problematic punch ups if you want to post them here, but she will write an article explaining how to do it right. While you are deciding which of your…
Dun Writin’—Now Whut? A series by Susan Uttendorfsky – Owner of Adirondack Editing – (25 POV Head Hopping)
Do you have a writing schedule?
Originally posted on Callisto Green:
Finding time for your writing As a writer, it can be incredibly difficult to find time for all the things that need to be done to ensure that your work is not only researched, written and edited perfectly, but that you also have enough surplus time for social media, blogging,…
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