You've probably heard this piece of advice before, "Don't use descriptive dialogue tags. Use only said and ask." And that's good advice. It makes a lot of sense because it is really jarring to read something like this: John quipped, "I know, let's go to the movies!" Sarah gasped, "But we're not allowed. It's against … Continue reading Invisible Words: Dialogue Tags and Why You Don’t Need Them (Much)
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Demystifying Plotting Part 2 of 2
In the last post, I discuss how plotting is not as hard as it sounds so long as you don't make it as hard. The whole point of it is to just jot down ideas and points of each part of the story. Don't worry about cohesion, theme, or twists. Just write down each piece … Continue reading Demystifying Plotting Part 2 of 2
Creating Good Female Villains
One thing I don't like in fiction is female villains. A lot of their motivations tend to be cliche or at worst, misogynistic. It's irritating that women villains cannot possess the same motivations of their male counterparts. Here is a short post on helping you craft better female villains. I don't say good because you … Continue reading Creating Good Female Villains
Demystifying Plotting Part 1 of 2
Let’s say you’re not a pantser; someone who just sits down, writes by the seat of their pants and then a few days later, they’ve finished their first draft of their latest novel. The reason why is that because every time you sit down and do it just that way, you've written up a cool … Continue reading Demystifying Plotting Part 1 of 2
Pitfalls to Avoid: Mary Sue Characters
You: "Oh man, people are going to love my female MC. She's a total badass!" Friend: "Why?" You: "Because she has all sorts of magic at her disposal, she can fight with swords, she's got a genius-level IQ, and she's beautiful. Guys just swoon for her, but she's a virgin, saving herself for her True … Continue reading Pitfalls to Avoid: Mary Sue Characters
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