As a writer, we have many expressions and mantras that both writer and reader alike have heard. Here's another one you've probably heard ad nauseam: Show, do not tell. However, a lot of amateur writers get this concept frequently wrong and why is telling so bad anyway? Let's start with an example of telling: Grim … Continue reading Pitfalls to Avoid: Showing vs. Telling
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Plot Twists
When done right, a plot twist can infuse the story with a whole new level of drama that keeps the reader reading. There are different types of plot twists, and each one has its own function for moving the story forward. But remember, just because plot twists exist, doesn’t mean you have to use them. … Continue reading Plot Twists
Author Interview with Damascus Mincemeyer
Dragon Soul Press sat down to interview Damascus Mincemeyer, an author in the History anthology. 1. Have you always wanted to be a writer? I took to writing immediately in Kindergarten when I was five. As soon as I could read and write I was creating little stories and books. My Grandmother encouraged me, too, … Continue reading Author Interview with Damascus Mincemeyer
Author Interview with Charity Ayres
Dragon Soul Press sat down to interview Charity Ayres, an author featured in Dragons and Heroines. 1. How long have you been writing? I honestly don’t remember the first time I wrote a story. Maybe in grade school? I know that I was working on my first novel in high school. I never finished it, … Continue reading Author Interview with Charity Ayres
Tighten Up Your Story: Dealing With Filler
One of the problems with amateur writers is that they tend to overwrite their narratives. Some of the bigger and more obvious examples are involving new characters who are undeveloped and don’t serve much of a purpose, a side arc that is introduced, but never resolved, unnecessary scenes, and purple prose used for mundane scenes. … Continue reading Tighten Up Your Story: Dealing With Filler
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