Kye’s day begins simply enough: Grab whatever’s handy in the wardrobe, shave, then head downstairs for a huge breakfast from Carmela, with a pot of strong coffee. After reading the […]
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Guest Post: Subject is Variable – Character is Everything
Today’s guest lecturer is Amanda Rosenblatt: When writing anything, whether it is an OpEd blog, a creative short story, or a fact sheet, the character put into the text is […]
A Day in the Life: Carmela
Carmela’s day starts early. She’s got to cook her own family’s breakfast before she leaves for Chance and Kye’s house. Fortunately, the lads usually sleep late, so she’s got a little […]
5 Rules To Know Before You Break Them
Many amateur writers mistakenly believe that they don’t need a solid grounding in the language in order to write. After all, great writers break the rules all the time, right? […]
15 Simple Tips for Procrastination
Procrastination is a fine art. How should I avoid my writing, you ask? Here are some simple tips. Clean the house. You know it needs doing, right? What better time […]
Catch ‘Em Quick
Writing a catchy first paragraph is a must for every writer, but especially for fiction writers. If the reader isn’t hooked in the first paragraph, sometimes the first two or […]
Revising 1-2-3
Revision can be tough. Sometimes it’s hard to take a good, clear look at what you’ve written. Here are some good tips to get you started on the revision process: […]
5 Ways to Round Out Your Characters
It’s not enough just to invent a character. You have to breathe life into that imaginary person. Here are five ways you can do this – and how to show […]
What is a Scene?
Many writers, especially new writers, have trouble with scenes. They can picture the beginning of their story and the end, but what comes between gets a little hazy. The key […]
Plot or Character Driven?
Are you a plot-driven or character-driven writer? By this I mean what sorts of stories do you typically write? It all depends on what sorts of questions you ask. Do […]