Some Incorrect Constructions to Avoid
Here are some phrases or sentence constructions I come across often in my editing. Although they’re common, it’s good to…
How Novelists Can Create Image Systems for their Story
Last week, we touched on a concept called Image Systems, which is something filmmakers consider when preparing to shoot their…
More Ways Novelists Can Benefit from Mind Mapping
We’ve been spending some weeks exploring brainstorming and, in particular, mind mapping. I’ve found mind mapping an extremely helpful way…
Are You Singular?
Sometimes using singular verbs sounds wrong, but we’re back to the rules again. When you use a singular noun, your…
Getting to the Core Idea in your Novel
As we continue on with exploring cinematic secrets that can supercharge your novel, we’re going to focus on something that is crucial…
Ways Novelists Can Brainstorm Plot and Scenes
We’ve been exploring the difficult task of brainstorming. And since novels are so complex, with so many crucial components that…
Some Grammatical Errors That Aren’t
Don’t you love all the rules we have for grammar? One thing you learn early on in elementary school is…
How Novelists Can Use a Filmmaker’s Eye
We’re now going to spend quite a few weeks looking at the purview of filmmakers. Why? Because there is so…
Creative Mind Mapping for Novelists
Brainstorming ideas seems to be one of the hardest stages in the writing process for many novelists. As I discussed…