Tag Archive | writing tips
7 Maladies That Will Sicken Your Writing
Originally posted on Ramona DeFelice Long:
The body is a temple, a key to the soul. In fiction, a character’s body can reveal emotion and habits, but this can go awry. Below are seven body functions that can creep into writing in clichéd, ineffective, and colorless ways to weaken your prose. Respiratory Problems: Does your…
The Seven Deadly Sins of Prologues
Originally posted on Kristen Lamb's Blog:
Image via Flikr Creative Commons, via Mikko Luntiala To prologue or not to prologue? That is the question. The problem with the prologue is it has kind of gotten a bad rap over the years, especially with agents. They generally hate them. Why? In my opinion, it is…
Writing Tips: Character Profiles
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
Lots of announcements today before I share my thoughts on creating character profiles: ShannonAThompson.com hit 17,000 followers! This is truly amazing, and I cannot believe that we’re continuing to grow. I started this little blog without any expectations, but if I had started it with expectations – I’m positive you…
Ms. Author, how does your book grow? #writingtips #RT2014 #wcgoals
Originally posted on Jami Gray's Blog:
During the Romantic Times convention, I had a chance to sit in on numerous workshops. One of my favorites was titled, “The Tortoise and the Hare”. For once the title actually matched the discussion points. It centered on the writing routines of the gathered authors. To get an…
My Writing Process Blog Hop
Originally posted on Suffolk Scribblings:
A couple of weeks ago I was nominated to take part in a writing process blog hop by Arran Bhansal from the blog Confessions of a Published Author. I don’t normally take part in blog hops or awards, not because I’m a miserable sod (or I should say, not only…
Website Wonders
Originally posted on Shannon A. Thompson:
It’s that time again! Today is Website Wonders, and my next post will be June’s Ketchup. But I’m switching it up a little bit. Today, I’ll be sharing all of the websites I’ve come across this month that I think you’ll enjoy – but I’m also sharing a small…
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…
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