By sharing your work in progress and asking trusted friends, writers’ groups, or even professional editors to conduct a book review, you gain insights into aspects you might overlook. These fresh eyes can spot plot holes, character inconsistencies, or even thematic dissonances. Remember, it’...
Put your character in a coffee house and force them to deal with an angry barista. Have a cop give your character a parking ticket. Take your character on a terrible date. Putting your character ina difficult situationwill help you get to know your character’s voice so when it is time ...
Of course, this is more difficult than it sounds because when you'refirst writing a story, you may not know which moments will be important to a character's life. This is why the most important, and usually most difficult task of every writer isn't the creation process but the editing ...
Certain nonfiction genres won’t lend themselves to that kind of conflict, of course, but you can still inject tension by setting up your reader for a payoff in later chapters. Check out some of the current bestselling nonfiction works to see how writers accomplish this. Somehow they keep yo...
I developed a 5-step cheat sheet to help you write your book based on the process I used to write my novel. 4. Writing that Shitty First Draft You’ve defined your characters through character sketches. You know what you want them to do, and you know the order in which they’ll do...
made connections to real life . Light bulb moment = Unit Study. There are so many rich moments in this movie. It is full of opportunity for teaching from Math to Geography to Reading/ Writing to Character study. I have compiled a PDF list of fun activities and resources to launch into ...
This word count provides the necessary canvas for writers to delve into the intricacies of plot, character development, and thematic exploration. However, it's essential to note that the ideal length can vary across genres. While some genres, like young adult fiction, may lean toward the ...
This word count provides the necessary canvas for writers to delve into the intricacies of plot, character development, and thematic exploration. However, it's essential to note that the ideal length can vary across genres. While some genres, like young adult fiction, may lean toward the ...
I adore you. Your wit..grit..humor..bravery.All of it.I got some strange looks on the plane while reading your book—seems laughing wildly is not acceptable in small spaces these days. I was moved by your story, but even more inspired by your character and attitude about life. You ar...
Another resource that can help you improve your writing skills is the bookStrunk & White’sElements of Style, which is one of the best-known and most trusted style guides in English. It’s easy to use, and non-intimidating, even for insecure writers. ...