• The slightly older Romance or Italian sonnet, which is formed in two sections, of eight lines and six lines respectively There are other forms. But these two are the usual types. How to write a sonnet: ten-step methodSo, knowing this, if you would like even more details about ...
17 Comments on How to write a scene: Nailing purpose and structure Understanding how to keep a scene interesting is a crucial skill for writing a novel or screenplay. Scenes are the basic building blocks of a chapter or act. Read on for tips on how to write a scene, plus analysis of ...
These two novels, the first by a 20th Century Gothic romance author and the second co-authored by contemporary mystery/thriller author James Patterson, both outline plot and character development right from the blurb. Du Maurier promises familial and romantic intrigue, as well as a shift in setti...
Click to tweet! 7. Use your imagination In order to stand out from the crowd, you need to think about overused trends in horror and make sure your story’s not “been there, done that.” For instance, the “vampire romance” plot is a dead horse with no one left to beat it after...
All I have left is adult romance, dystopia, western, horror and gothic. Some have said that Liar is horror. I do not agree. I wasn’t scared once writing it. The few times I have tried to write horror I have scared myself so badly I have had to stop writing. When I publish one...
Like romance, cosy contains many subgenres which are highly specific: culinary animal historical crafting The ‘Fair Mystery’ Approach To Storytelling I like smart movies about smart people, and enjoy it when most of the facts are on the table and we can contemplate them together. ...
Nothing conveys the romance of Venice like a gondola -- these elegant, black, hand-built wooden boats have been an unmistakable feature of the city for almost 1,000 years! Choose between two different routes: Classic Venice, that allows you to explore the major monuments and picturesque byways...
I of course have to give a shout to your last YA,How to Make a Wish, which, likeGirl Made of Stars, features an out-and-proud bi protag and a beautiful queer romance. As you continue to embody “Write the books you want to see on shelves” and maybe even “Write the books you...
Going into a phone call cold always results in disaster for me, so I tend to write down a couple of key points to make before I dial. Sometimes other people who think like you do will share scripts they used when calling their own reps. Try to reference a specific law or action that...
The Goths learned to write after invading the Roman Empire, but they did not write Gothic novels. Gothic novels were a type of novel written during the Romantic period, which followed the neoclassical period, which was influenced by the Roman Empire, which is why styles of the neoclassical per...