A Simple, Fun Lesson about Participial Phrases
Now, don’t get all hot and bothered by the expression “participial phrase.” Something that is participial has to do with…
How to Come Up with Motifs in Your Novel
Motifs are powerful elements that writers can take advantage of when constructing their novels. But few novelists ever give thought…
15 Tips for Aspiring Writers from 5 Successful Authors
Today’s guest post is by author Simone Collins: One of the best ways aspiring authors can develop successful writing careers…
Alternating between Alternatives
There seems to be some confusion over the words alternate and alternative. Can they be used interchangeably? Does alternative involve…
Motifs for Cohesion and Depth
Hard to believe we are now about to examine the twelfth and final pillar of construction—motifs. We’ve spent the whole…
Don’t “Write What You Know”—Write What You Long to Write
Today’s guest post is by author Rachel Amphlett: If there’s one bit of writing advice that riles me, it’s the…
Are You Predominantly Correct or Mistaken?
I sometimes hear or read sentences like “He predominately goes to that Starbuck’s.” That word is a mouthful, and because…
Fine-Tuning Your Writing Style to be Concise and Specific
In our first post exploring this eleventh pillar of novel construction—Writing Style . . . Concise and Specific—we looked briefly at what…
7 Tips to Help Writers Gain Attention in the World of Fiction
Today’s guest blog post is by author and writing instructor Joan Curtis: If you aspire to be a fiction writer…