Pinning down your story's timeline
Pinning down your story's timeline can be a challenge--but taking a 'create-as-you-go' approach can save you loads of time in revisions.
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COULD 'TO' GET YOU IN TROUBLE? HOW TO USE THIS WORD IN FICTION
The word 'to' could be used thousands of times in your manuscript. But could this pesky little preposition change the meaning of your...
PRESS PAUSE ON YOUR WORD COUNT
One of the best things you do for your writing could be to press pause on your word count. I know. It seems contradictory, right? But...
CHARACTER BLOCKING IN FICTION
Character blocking in fiction is a critical part of writing. In writing terms, “blocking” refers to the part of the narrative that...
DEEPEN YOUR CHARACTER EMOTION
By Madeline Ash When editing and judging contest entries I am constantly hooked by the story premise: it might be unexpectedly fresh and...
GOING DEEP WITH SHOW, DON'T TELL
One of the things we often discuss with writers is show, don’t tell. I don’t want to be told that your protagonist is worried—I want to...
BOOST YOUR STARTING ENERGY
I don’t know about you, but I find a little magic in the start of the year. There’s some kind of special spark in the air as we head into...
How I found an extra hour in every day in 2022 (spoiler alert: I didn't)
It’s the start of the year and blogs everywhere are full of posts about time management. Starting energy is in the air, and the world...
How to Write Romance: Getting Naked
Writing good romance is hard (actual fact). Getting that perfect blend of conflict, character and oh-so-delicious chemistry is a...
30-DAY 10-MINUTE AUTHOR BUSINESS CHALLENGE
We're back, baby! I'm so excited to announce that the 30-Day, 10-Minute Author Business Challenge is returning for another year. We loved...
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