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How to transform your writing into beautiful magic
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
I’m not talking about witches and warlocks. Nor, voodoo, potions, or card tricks. Photo curtsey of IMBD I’m talking about rhythm that unlocks magic in a story. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os1yacPN3eM ? Makes you want to dance. Every story has a rhythm. A story can stop and stutter like a car running out of…
What is the image you want to project?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Are you being true to your persona? Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition: “the personality that a person (such as an actor or politician) projects in public: image” In other words your image. Your image as an author. Learning how to share on social media can help us improve as writers and bloggers. And possibly sell more…
Who Else: Writing Secondary and Minor Characters
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Morgan S. Hazelwood ? Who Else Is There? Writers know all about our main character–they’re the focus of our story. Often, the story is told in their voice. But what about everyone else? Unless you’re writing a person-versus-nature like Hatchet, you’re probably going to have other characters. ? Minor Characters…
Is your monster really scary enough for nightmares?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Monsters lurk about in many forms. Doesn’t have to be Big Foot or a dragon. A hateful neighbor or classmate, a work colleague, even a stranger on the street can be monsters in your story. One man’s monster is another man’s pet. A monster can live in the protagonists past, their…
Do you need a little help describing voice?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
How about 240 ways to show a character’s voice? That’s right 240! Sometimes writers fall into a rut of using the same descriptive words over and over for our characters. This infographic helps avoid that particular pitfall. Don’t reach for that thesaurus instead, save this list posted by CHRIS THE…
Do you know what makes great dialogue?
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Turns out great dialogue contain beats. Sunday’s are when I catch up on my reading. Blog posts I’ve missed or tagged to read are saved for a slow Sunday afternoon. There are so many great bloggers/writers it’s hard to keep up, but I do try. I’ve been working on dialogue in…
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…
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