I’ve noticed a lot of buzz lately about story question. Many writers’ blogs are covering this great topic. I want to today as well, only from a different angle. First, though, let me define what story question is. Story question (also known as main dramatic...
Take advantage! Got your attention, didn’t I? Yes, take advantage. Not of people or contacts—of opportunities!! So many times I find writers aren’t taking advantage of the opportunities that present in their stories (and/or in their writing lives). Here’s a list of...
As you’re writing, and/or rewriting, ask yourself this very key question: what is the purpose of this scene? This issue may be more prevalent for seat-of-the-pants writers, but outliners can lose sight too. And if you lose sight, you might lose readers… Scenes...
It’s a potentially restful week. This time between Christmas and New Year’s isn’t jam packed with busy to-dos, at least generally. Some people find it a great time to write. Others take the time off to spend with family. What do you do? Rest is necessary for...
Great dialog is hard to write. No one wants to read dull words, even if they echo true-to-life exchanges, like: “Hello, Nancy.” “Hi, Carol.” “How are you?” “I’m well, how are you?” Cue reader: skim… So, the better approach hit me this morning while I...
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