Say you are researching the popular Regency Era. You type “Regency Era” into the subject line of your search engine. I got 1,090,000,000 results! It’s great to know that there is so much information available about the Regency Era. It will make writing about it easier. However, if I read all the results, I’ll neverContinue reading “Focusing Online Research To Work For You”
Category Archives: Writing Advice
The Importance of Time in Telling a Story
The passing of time can imbue the reader’s experience with more meaning. Deeper wisdom can be gained with the passing of time. A fresh perspective or new information that was discovered. It can add new layers and provide a deeper experience for the reader. The point in time in which we choose to narrate ourContinue reading “The Importance of Time in Telling a Story”
Write the Book you Want to Read
Many writers decide to write books because they are unable to find the books they want to read, or far too few of them. They can be in specific genres or about specific topics that would make a great plot but few people want to delve into them. I believe this is the reason thatContinue reading “Write the Book you Want to Read”
Writing Style
One of the best ways to learn how to write after you have read a few books on plotting or taken a few classes (many authors don’t and that’s ok), is to READ, READ, and READ some more. Of course, it is important to find authors who are excellent writers so you can see whatContinue reading “Writing Style”
Write as if you were watching it in a movie
Hi all,I wanted to share this post from Writer’s Digest with you. There is some good advice here on how to visualize and write scenes to make them real to your readers! This week, the WD team is talking about the unputdownable quality of a cliffhanger, how to mix romance and magic, and more! WantContinue reading “Write as if you were watching it in a movie”