Helpful tips and ideas to get you writing.
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring ‘description’ and sharing some ways in which you can use it to better your story. Writing Descriptions That Don’t Slow the Story I’m sure you’ve been there before. You’re lost in a gripping story—I mean, fully immersed, desperate to know what happens next…. Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the most vital aspect of writing—the words! The Power of Word Choice: Less Is More Words have a certain magic, don’t they? They have the power to paint vibrant images, evoke emotions, and even change minds…. 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. 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 ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. This week, I’m continuing my exploration of character endings. As I talked about last week, stories are ultimately about people—real or imagined—facing challenges, making choices, and changing along the way. But just as… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m delving a little deeper into the subject of endings and, in particular, character endings. When we speak about story endings, we often focus on the plot—who won, what was resolved, and what questions were answered…. Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring the topic of subplots, specifically, what they are and how they can help you write an entertaining and compelling story that will grip your readers. Subplots When you write a story, the primary plot… 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 ›
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