If an author writes, “The king died and then the queen died,” there is no plot for a story. But by writing, “The king died and then the queen died of grief,” the writer has provided a plot line for a story. A plot is a causal sequence of events, the “why” for the things that […]
Although dialogue tags like “said” and “asked” are simple and unobtrusive, using colorful words will not only show your character’s emotions, it will make your dialogue pop! See more . . .
” Make Your Dialogue Pop,” the editor gushed. Read More »
Finding a writing voice can be a struggle, whether you’re writing a novel, short story, flash fiction or a blog post. Some may even wonder, what is voice in writing? A writer’s voice is something uniquely their own. It makes their work pop, plus readers recognize the familiarity. You would be able to identify the difference
Critiques must be handled with a deft touch, somewhere between soft-pedaling and soul-crushing. This advice will help you give constructive feedback that will leave the writer excited to make improvements rather than looking for the nearest rock to crawl under. See more . . . By Karen Hertzberg
Critiques: Handle With Care Read More »
Writer Igniter Click the shuffle button to get a randomly generated prompt. Then start writing! See more . . .