How to Determine Your Novel’s Time Span
It’s important for writers to consider how much time will be covered in their novel for their characters. Why is…
It’s important for writers to consider how much time will be covered in their novel for their characters. Why is…
In my work as a professional freelance copyeditor and critiquer for publishers, literary agents, and authors in six continents, I…
Here’s a reprint of a post I wrote a decade ago. Do you struggle with ending your story? Trying to…
Are you a “list” person? I sure am. Even though I have software programs like Sticky Notes to help me…
Today’s post is by Steve Alcorn. How do you make your story memorable long after the last page has been…
Here’s another post I wrote ten years ago on theme. Enjoy! I can’t resist talking about my favorite movie—well, my…
You may have heard about the 3-act structure. It’s a thing. Especially with screenplays. But if you are writing a…
If you’ve been writing fiction awhile, you’ve probably heard the term “hook.” What is a hook all about anyway? It’s…
UPCOMING: I’m doing a second workshop on crafting a terrific premise on February 21, 2-4 p.m. Pacific Time (it will be…
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