Incisive, Decisive, Concise, and Precise
Here are some adjectives that might befuddle you. Often writers interchange the words precise and concise, but there is a…
3 Ways to Test the Tension and Pacing in Your Scenes
This week editor Linda Clare continues our look into Fatal Flaw #7—Lack of Pacing and Tension. Infusing our fiction with strong…
The Only Self-Publishing Platforms You’ll Ever Need
Today’s guest post is by author and writing coach Jessica Bell: One of the questions I am always asked by…
Wreaking Havoc
I don’t mean to wreak havoc on your life, but here’s a set of confusing words that you need to…
How Fiction Writers Can Ramp Up Tension and Pacing
This month our editors are going to tackle Fatal Flaw #7—Lack of Pacing and Tension. Rarely are fiction writers taught…
The 2 Deep, Dark Secrets of High-Producing Novelists
Today’s guest post is by international best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins. Many know him as the coauthor of the Left Behind…
Getting Possessive with Gerunds
Let’s talk about the use of possessive pronouns with a gerund (word ending in ing). It sounds more complicated and…
How Fiction Writers Can Show Emotions in Their Characters in Effective Ways
Editor Robin Patchen wraps up our examination of Fatal Flaw: # 6 Show, Don’t Tell. Writers often succumb to this fatal flaw…
How Writers Can Use Strategic Blogging to Find Readers
Today’s guest post is by speaker and author Dorit Sasson: Finding your readers on the Internet is akin to searching…