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Accuracy Vs Authenticity: 5 Tips For Writing Immersive Historical Fiction – by Andrew Noakes…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on The Creative Penn: Intro by Joanna Penn: ? I do a lot of research for my J.F.Penn thrillers and strive for historical accuracy in all my books, but historical fiction writers definitely have far more of a challenge! Historical fiction readers are devoted to…
What Is Point Of View In Story Writing And How You Choose – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: Story writing starts with deciding on your point of view Have you started writing a little and wonder if you can become a published author? With the ease of self-publishing, it is now certainly possible for new writers. It doesn’t matter if…
Is This Historical or Fantasy?
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by J.U. Scribe ? Both carry the idea of constraining something into a fixed space. We put things in boxes mainly with the purpose of organizing things to make it easier to retrieve certain items. As people we love to put things in figurative boxes whether we are consciously aware of it or…
How to know difference in your voice and a characters
Originally posted on Jean's Writing:
Sounds hard right? It did for me. I found myself making the process harder than it needed to be. Between my WIP, blog, and branding I tied myself in knots. Turns out I just needed to KISS. NO! Not smooching. Good grief, get your mind out of the gutter. …
Plot Development: Charts and Tips for Outlining and Plotting a Novel – by Writers Digest…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Plot development can be a challenge for both aspiring and published novelists who are working on a new book. To build a great story structure that will carry you through to a finished novel, you have to take a closer look at your plot and…
Lay Or Lie And How Easy It Is For Everyone To Get Them Wrong – by Derek Haines…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Just Publishing Advice: Why do we get lay vs lie so confused all the time? These two verbs cause so many problems, even for proficient English speakers. The cause of the misuse is in the grammar. Isn’t it always? Well, let’s get the technical…
The Best Ways to Use Metaphors and Other Literary Devices
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Jordan Jolley ? Literary devices are the paintbrush. The story is the painting. We’ve all been taught this ever since we learned how to read. Letters build words. Words build stories. Most of us have also been taught how to make our writing come to life, how to…
Infographic: 20 ways to conquer writer’s block – by Ted Kitterman…
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on PR Daily: Every writer has faced a moment when the words failed to appear. The yawning whiteness of a blank word document can stymie even the most prolific writers, which is why a handy prompt and a strong writing regimen can be useful. This…
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