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 ›
scenes
Here you will find articles all about what scenes are, and how you can write the best scenes you can for your project.
Using Flashbacks in Fiction
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring flashbacks: what they are, why they are used and how you can use them in your stories. Using Flashbacks in Fiction Flashbacks have long been a storytelling device that adds depth, complexity, and surprising… Read More ›
Your Readers will See Things Differently than You, and That’s Okay
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I am exploring the idea of reader interpretation and the difficulties some of us writers face in letting our work go and giving it up to our readers’ imaginations. Your Readers will See… Read More ›
Chekhov’s Gun
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I am exploring the concept of Chekhov’s Gun. Who on Earth is Anton Chekhov? Born in Russia, Anton Chekov was a playwright and short story writer. He is renowned for his contributions… Read More ›
Writing Emotional Scenes
Hi everyone! How are you all? Today, I’m exploring the art (because it is an art) of crafting emotional scenes. Writing Emotional Scenes To effectively write emotional scenes, it is vital to use every tool in your writing toolbox, including… Read More ›
5 Further Tips to Help with Pacing Your Story
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m back with another round of tips for helping you pace your story. 5 Further Tips to Help with Pacing Your Story 1 Establish a RhythmEstablishing a consistent rhythm throughout your narrative… Read More ›
5 More Tips to Help with Pacing Your Story
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am sharing some more tips for helping you pace your story. 5 More Tips to Help with Pacing Your Story 1 Vary Sentence Length and StructureWriting long sentences all of the… Read More ›
5 Tips to Help with Pacing Your Story
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I am sharing some tips for making sure your story moves along at the correct pace. Pacing is an essential element of good storytelling. It is the speed at which your story… Read More ›
5 Tips for Writing a Great Scene
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well and finding ways to feel creatively fulfilled. Today I’m talking about scenes. A great scene is the backbone of any good story. It’s what drives the plot forward and keeps the reader engaged…. Read More ›
5 Tips to Help Set the Scene
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all well! Today, I’m talking about setting, and, more importantly, ways in which you can help the reader to connect with the scene you are describing. So without further ado, here are 5 Tips to Help… Read More ›