There are a great many writers who LOVE rules. Rules. Rules. Rules. They rub their hands together and begin to salivate. Grammar rules. Punctuation rules. Structure rules. Genre rules. Templates. Formulas. I’m not such a big fan of writing rules myself, generally speaking — so I’m only guessing here, but…
4 Exercises To “Go Deeper” With Deep Point Of View
Hearing “go deeper” from crit partners and editors? Here are my 4 favorite tricks for digging deeper emotionally into a scene. Deep point of view is a powerful writing technique, but it’s a strategy and like any technique or strategy you need to know what effect you want to create…
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6 Marketing Myths That Harm Fiction Writers
6 myths about marketing fiction writers are sold that don’t work!
Identify Your Character’s Emotional Triggers
Everyone has an emotional trigger. This is not about mental health, anxiety, PTSD — none of that. Every one has emotional triggers – but are you using this to increase the emotional tension in your story? Why not!? What Does Your Character Think Is Their Strength? What does your character…
Why Is Learning Deep Point Of View So Hard?
When you only have the basics of deep point of view, writing with this technique becomes a bit like exploring a new house by groping your way through the main floor in the dark. You’re guessing, making assumptions, and skimming over important details. This is a case where a little…