Tag Archive | #amwriting
Do you want to know how long to make a story?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Size matters. Some say write until your done, but as with all things, there is a rule of thumb. And knowing where the goal-line is may be helpful. Want to know the answer? I do agree we should write until finished, however, goals and guidelines are helpful. And as…
Do you know the right way to kill a character?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Are you writing a mystery, who-done-it, legal thriller, or suspense story? Then remember the devil is in the details. In death, like pregnancy, there are no half-measures. After reading an article by Matt Knight, killing off one of my characters is more complicated than I realized. ? What did…
Do you want a good writing cheat sheet?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
I love finding great writing tips! Thanks, today goes to Patricia Lynne for ways to substitute the word very. I don’t know about you but sometimes I get into a very rut. I try not to worry about using words like very when in draft mode. But when it comes time to…
Pulling the Rug Out: The Keys to Creating Great Twists by Steven James
Originally posted on Mystery Thriller Week:
? ? ? ? ? When a basketball player pivots, he keeps one foot in place while spinning to the side to change direction. That’s what a plot twist does. The story’s new direction doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s rooted in the overall context of the story, but…
Do you think it’s easy to find a book reviewer?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s not! Some writers/bloggers indicate it’s easy to locate willing reviewers. I’m here to tell you it is not. No not easy at all. I’m not sure if finding reviewers is different that finding people to review a children’s book.…
Do you have a favorite point of view?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
In what POV do you write? Which do you prefer, 1st, 2nd or 3rd? Image source I find that most of the time I gravitate toward 1st, especially when writing children’s books. But sometimes I let the character pick. Sound crazy? Sometimes I think so. But if I start…
Do you know how to add sound to your book?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Again! I learned something new today! I had no idea a soundtrack could be added to an ebook. Who knew? Probably all of y’all, I’m usually the last to hear about all of this new-fangled techie stuff. But this is so way cool. Will I use it? Not sure. Why? Because…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 