Writing an entire story is hard work. It requires a lot of time and patience. And when it comes to our writing, we are always given many different bits of advice. One of the advice tips that we constantly hear is that we must make everything plot relevant. And it is solid advice; we should … Continue reading Deciding What is Plot Relevant
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Writing Likable Characters
We all want our readers to be invested in our stories. When a reader invests in your story, they are investing in a continued journey with you as a writer. Besides having someone thoroughly enjoy the work that you put so much effort into, having an invested reader can lead to great opportunities such as … Continue reading Writing Likable Characters
Take Your Time
The other day, while I was procrastinating writing a scene for my current WIP, I was browsing Instagram. One of the hashtags that I follow is “writer’s problems” because often times you see a lot of funny writing-related memes pop up. And there was one that at first made me chuckle, but then it also … Continue reading Take Your Time
The First Chapter Rabbit Hole
Everyone talks about the importance of the first chapter. And there is truth to it – the first chapter is very important. It’s probably the most important chapter that you’ll write. With that kind of pressure, it’s no wonder that many of us want to get our first chapters as perfect as possible. But that … Continue reading The First Chapter Rabbit Hole
Signs You Should Delete a Character
Writing new characters can be a lot of fun. But this isn’t always the case. We might find ourselves looking at certain characters in our cast and wondering if they should even be in our story. Cutting out a character entirely from the story can be They don’t add any value to the story. Every … Continue reading Signs You Should Delete a Character
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