10 Questions to Help Fiction Writers “Set the Stage”
One of the primary objectives and responsibilities of a fiction writer is to transport readers into the world of their…
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The 2 Key Elements That Make a Great Scene
Writing great scenes takes a lot of practice and know-how. There are so many elements that must work beautifully, perhaps…
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Choosing the Right Scenes to Go in the Right Places
My guess is that few novel writers spend time thinking about scene choice or type and the placement of specific…
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Scene Mastery – An Essential Skill for Novelists
Scenes are the backbone and heart of novels. There are many types of scenes and many ways to write them….
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Sign Up for the Nevada City Scene Mastery Boot Camp!
Time is running out to sign up for our Scene Mastery Boot Camp in Nevada City, CA. My co-instructor, Catharine…
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How to Advance Your Plot with Careful Scene Design ~ 5 Steps
Plotting is complex, and whether you “wing it” or plot extensively, there are 5 key steps that will help you…
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Half Off Writing Boot Camps ~ South Lake Tahoe, California
For the last five years, I’ve been teaching writing retreats in gorgeous South Lake Tahoe, CA. And each year I…
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Start the New Year with a Comprehensive Scene Outline
I wrote this post a year ago, and since I did this series on scene outlines, I’ve had dozens of…
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6 Cinematic Techniques You Can Apply to Your Novel Right Now
Many of us were raised watching thousands of movies and television shows. The style, technique, and methods used in film…
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