As writers we all experience writer’s block. But nothing is more frustrating than when we are in the middle of an important scene and then, BOOM! The writer’s block strikes. And suddenly we find ourselves gently banging our heads against the desk, wondering when it will back. Getting stuck on a scene is not fun. … Continue reading When You’re Stuck On A Scene
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Writing Flashbacks
There are many ways that we can provide our audience with the information they need to follow along in a story. Many of us will use dialogue secondary characters to expose important tidbits of information that are integral to the plot. However, sometimes another technique that can be used are flashbacks. These are moments within … Continue reading Writing Flashbacks
Killing Characters
This seems to always be a divisive subject amongst writers. Some writers wouldn’t dream of killing off one of their characters, while other writers are more than happy to recreate their own versions of the infamous Red Wedding from Game of Thrones within their own works. Within the realm of fiction, character deaths can extend beyond … Continue reading Killing Characters
Narrative Tension for Beginners
Narrative tension. You can’t create a page-turner without it. If there is no tension, the story won’t be very intriguing. How many of us have always dreamed of reading a book about a man who just sits on a bench the entire story? My point exactly. We want to read something that will pull us … Continue reading Narrative Tension for Beginners
Choosing a Title
In my recent social media adventures of IG and the Twitterverse, I’ve seen the recurring question: How do I title my WIP? Today, I’m going to walk you through how I title my works-in-progress! While I admit I’m primarily a young adult or new adult fantasy author, I promise this technique will work across a … Continue reading Choosing a Title
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