Writing tricks

Perhaps you have dreams of becoming the next Great Novelist. Or maybe you just want to be able to better express your thoughts and ideas more clearly. Whether you want to improve your writing skills as a creative writer or simply perfect...

Even the strictest editors aren't immune to some of these miscues.

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Are you just starting out writing a book and not sure if you should outline? Or perhaps you’re neck-deep in revisions and in need of guidance. This nine-step method of unknown origin is perfect for those not-so-good at organizing, or for those who thrive on being neat and tidy. I read about this trick on Cynthia Jaynes Omololu’s blog. (Cynthia is the author of the newly-released Dirty Little Secrets, published by Walker Books. Congrats, Cynthia!) Word has it that this method first appeared…

Foreshadowing is the technique of hinting to your audience where your story is going, without actually telling them. It works to make your story flow and feel planned and prepared. It makes the climax feel more satisfying. I'll describe how to write foreshadowing, why it matters, and reference examples from popular fiction. #writingtips #writingadvice #amwriting #writer #author #writingcommunity #writerslife #writerlife #authorslife #screenwriter #screenwriting #writingabook

Body Language and Gestures.

Like many writers, I attempt to participate in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) every November. Throughout the past couple of years, I believe I have finally come to terms with my writing…

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