Although ‘telling’ has a terrible reputation in the writing world, it’s really not as bad as most aspiring writers think. We tell as writers all the time, and most of it goes right past readers and doesn’t bother anyone. The problems appear when the telling shoves...
If you want to write a novel worth reading, you can’t just have something to say. It has to be interesting enough to capture a reader’s attention — and it needs to move. Among your best friends for harnessing the power of momentum is to cultivate urgency in your...
Maybe you’ve heard that as a writer, you ought to keep a journal. But have you ever wondered why? After all, what does your boring life have to do with epic fiction? I know I took my journal for granted for ages. But a couple of decades and more than a million words...
If you’re an author working on your first fiction book, you have a lot to worry about. Character development, motivation, developing your plot and subplots, writing great dialogue, and setting vivid scenes are just a few items that are likely on your mind. Now, take...