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…a wee post about Majlis visits in the Middle East…
Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
…first up, for my non-Arabic friends, an explanation of the WURD, ‘Majlis’ will be helpful… literally it means, ‘the place of sitting’… in Arabic society, the higher essence is of a council, where authority can listen to the views and opinions of those in their respective communities and constituencies… in the…
Taking Time For Your Writing…and the Guilt That Comes With It
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Lauren Sapala ? If you’re a writer—and especially if you’re a writer who isn’t bringing in a significant (or any) amount of income from your writing—then you probably struggle with feeling guilty a lot of the time. I know I do. Because you see, I’m not just a…
Editing Tip: Common Consistency Errors You Might Be Making
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Emily Nemchick ? When you check your own manuscript for errors, you are probably looking for misspelled words, dodgy grammar, and the inevitable typos. Those are all things you need to correct—but you should also be aware of pesky consistency errors that are commonplace in poorly edited manuscripts.…
How to Keep Up With the Details in Your Manuscript
Originally posted on COW PASTURE CHRONICLES:
As I’ve said before, writing “The End” on the first draft is only the beginning of your work on the road to publication. One of the things I discovered, immediately after completing a 77,000 + word draft, is keeping up with the details, even with Scrivener, seems like a monumental…
Tips On Writing Characters With Agency
Originally posted on WRITING TIPS & WRITERLY MUSINGS:
One thing you hear about a lot when you start sending your manuscript out into the world is ‘agency’. Most agents (and publishers) are looking for characters who make things happen, not ones who merely react to the situation they’re stuck with. https://youtu.be/V3Hpm-z9068 In general, inciting incidents…
Historical Research for Writers and Enthusiasts – How to Do It and Why
I recently had the opportunity to make use of my master’s degree in history when I gave a talk to a local writers group on how to use history to spice up your fiction writing. The idea is that history is filled with stories–millions and millions of them. Down through the ages cultures have developed,…
3 Types of Conflict to Improve Your Story
Originally posted on Ryan Lanz:
? by Ryan Lanz ? I love the show Survivor. I know, I know. It’s a guilty pleasure. I’m a bit of a junkie for the show. I’ve probably seen 90% of the episodes since it started 57 years ago (ish). May Jeff Probst never retire. I was wondering to…
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