Helpful tips and ideas to get you writing.
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m delving back into “drafting”, and this week, I’m looking specifically at the idea of writing a first draft (or even a zero draft to get your creative juices flowing) using only character dialogue. So, without further ado, let’s jump in. Dialogue-only… Read More ›
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 exploring the idea of author surrogates, so without further preamble, let’s jump in. So, What Is an Author Surrogate Exactly? In essence, an author surrogate is a character who stands in for the author within the story. They… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m exploring The Pomodoro Technique, and in particular, its value to writers. So, without further preamble, let’s dive in! Writing Using The Pomodoro Technique We writers love a bit of drama. We love the thunderbolt of inspiration. The… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m concluding my short ‘story engine’ series with this post about how to write a story that strikes a balance between a plot-driven and character-driven story. So without further ado, let’s jump in! Story Engines: Balancing Plot and Character Some stories… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing in my short ‘Story Engine’ series with a post that will help ensure you have a character-driven plot. Let’s begin. Story Engines: How to Ensure Your Story Stays Character-Driven Character-driven stories are the emotional heartbeats of fiction. They… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today, I’m continuing on from last Tuesday’s post, wherein I examined the differences between plot-driven and character-driven stories. In today’s post, I’m sharing some tips on how to ensure you have a plot-driven… Read More ›
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today I’m exploring the differences between plot-driven and character-driven stories. Plot-Driven vs Character-Driven Stories Ever started writing a story and realised halfway through that you’ve no idea what’s actually driving it forward? Don’tworry — you’re in good company. Every writer’s been there. The big question is… Read More ›
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 ›
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