Tag Archive | writing tips
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…
Mystery Mondays: Laura Wolfe on Writing Mysteries
Originally posted on Kristina Stanley:
Mystery Thriller Week is an annual event that celebrates the Mystery, Thriller genre. Welcome to all writers, published or unpublished. The Kickoff begins Feb.12-19, 2017! Mystery Mondays is helping celebrate by hosting mystery writers leading up to this exciting week. Today we have Laura Wolfe, author of TRAIL OF SECRETS. Writing Mysteries: Keep…
EDITING 101: 22 – Using Registered Trademarks and Brand Names…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Originally posted as the Dun Writin’—Now Whut? series on this blog, EDITING 101 is a weekly refresher series for some of you and brand new for others. Courtesy of Adirondack Editing Using Registered Trademarks and Brand Names When you’re writing and your character uses a Kleenex, you’ve just used a…
How the Age of Digital Books is Fostering the Writing and Self-Publishing of Mid-length Books
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Extract from an article on the Self Publishing Advice Site: The digital publishing revolution has brought both opportunities and threats to those who write in specific non-fiction genres, whether in traditional book form or for other print publications such as newspapers and magazines. British author…
21 Rules – How & When to use the Comma – Infographic…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Source: Lousy Writer
Writing through Your Fear
Originally posted on Kate M. Colby:
Whether you’re a beginning writer or a seasoned veteran, writing can be scary. Fiction authors put out original imaginings that often hold deeper truths (or are falsely judged to reveal something about the writer). Nonfiction authors declare themselves an authority on a topic, who readers depend upon for knowledge…
EDITING 101: 21 – Plotting…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Originally posted as the Dun Writin’—Now Whut? series on this blog, EDITING 101 is a weekly refresher series for some of you and brand new for others. Courtesy of Adirondack Editing Plotting Some authors are meticulous plotters, outlining their book carefully. Others are called “pantsers” because they “fly by the…
10 Rules How & When to use the Colon – Infographic…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Source: Lousy Writer
The Clues to a Great Story – Infographic, video & Transcript..
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
First, check out the Infographic (click on it to enlarge / download it) Second, click the link below to watch a TED Talk Video by Andrew Stanton plus read the transcript on the subject The Clues to a Great Story
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