Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m examining that age-old writerly problem of starting over again and again. So, let’s jump in! Why You Keep Restarting Your Novel You sit down. You’re excited. This time it’s different. You open your draft, and you’re certain you know what you’redoing now. You rewrite… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m talking plot holes. I’m examining what they are, why they occur, and how you can address them when they inevitably do. So, without further ado, let’s explore! Plot Holes: How to Spot, Prevent, and Patch Them Few things pull… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m examining the role that dreaming can play in our stories. The Role of Dreams in Writing Fiction Ever woken up after a vivid dream and thought, “That would make an amazing story”? I know I have. Dreams are strange… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing and concluding my exploration of time jumps, which I began last week. In today’s post, I’m focusing on how you can write time jumps effectively. So let’s jump in! Using Time Jumps in Fiction: Part 2 As I discussed in… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring time jumps in fiction. Like the previous post about flashbacks, I’ll look at what time jumps are, and why we use them, and then in part 2, next week, I’ll share some tips on how to write them… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. It’s Wednesday, and time for another post in the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge hosted by Long and Short Reviews. If you’d like to take part in the challenge yourself, you can find this… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m sharing some of the weirdest writing advice I’ve heard over the years. The Weirdest Writing Advice I’ve Heard Writing advice is everywhere. From “write every day” to “show, don’t tell,” there’s… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the age-old writing advice “Write what you know”. Writing What You Know vs. Writing What You Don’t “Write what you know.” It’s a comforting thought—that our own lives, unique experiences, and our interests can blossom into great stories…. Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring point of view (POV) and perspective. Point of View And Perspective: Are They The Same? Some writers use the terms point of view and perspective interchangeably, but they aren’t quite the same thing. Let’s break it down. What is Point of View… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. I’m back again today to dispel a few more writing myths. If you’ve spent any time in writing groups, online forums—or even just scrolling through #writingcommunity hashtags—you’ve probably encountered advice that sounds solid. But not all common writing wisdom is…… Read More ›
GEORGE L THOMAS 