This week I’d like you to check out a helpful blog post by Wendy Janes. Her post deals with repetition in writing, how to notice it and how to battle it. Definitely something we should all take a look at!
You’ll find Tips for new writers Part One – Repetition on Blogger. Once you’ve read it, let her — and me! — know what you think!
Creating believable characters means creating characters who have their own motives, fears, hopes and beliefs. To do that, you must understand them.
Even though writers tend to carry around a notebook or two (at least I do!), you might one day find yourself without one — just when inspiration strikes. Here are 10 ways you can capture those ideas before they escape!
“I am a writer perhaps because I am not a talker.”
— Gwendolyn Brooks
A story only has so much time to make a great first impression: the first line, the blurb or maybe just the cover. When a reader picks up your story, what’s going to keep them reading? What makes a great beginning?
From creating characters to filling plot holes, there’s more to writing than simply churning out words. But what if you’re not even sure how to start your story? The Write Practice to the rescue!
