Mar 2, 2012 | Tips and tricks
Planning is very important in the early stages of story development. Thinking and turning it over and writing down notes are very important for not only plot but also characters. However, in the end, the most important thing is: just writing. Planning too much for...
Jan 1, 2012 | Tips and tricks
I know you want to vary your writing, but don’t use queried. Just use ask. Usually readers aren’t even reading said or asked, just skimming, but when you throw in a weird word like that, it just brings them up short and it doesn’t sound very...
Dec 20, 2011 | Tips and tricks
When it comes to drama, a writer can get pretty frustrated. You’re writing a sequence where the main character is close to dying, and you’re bored to death! The words are dull and pace is slow. You have a hard time finding the right words to describe...
Sep 27, 2011 | Tips and tricks
It is a saying of mine that ‘The greatest writers are the greatest readers’. This can mean many things, and one of them means that if you want to be a great writer, one of the best ways to hone your skills is to read. Study techniques and learn the ways...
Aug 26, 2011 | Tips and tricks
It’s a good idea to write down all you know about characters and to flesh out you who want them to be, but don’t try to do too much at first. Chances are you’ll dump most of your ideas, as clearly shown by the first draft of Dragon’s Heart. ...
Aug 25, 2011 | Tips and tricks
One important element of writing a book is your style. Hopefully your own style comes naturally to you and you don’t have to think about it. You must learn to recognize when you’re writing with you own style and when you’re trying to be someone...
