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If you want your reader to experience your story, experience it yourself. You (with the invaluable help of your character) will bring your prose to life. So grab a page from acting and start writing!
Lie vs. Lay, but first, a reminder: grammar is your friend. A strong understanding and command of grammar will help your writing fade into the background so that your story can stay front and center, where it should be. This column will cover two different common word usage issues. I’ve found that the best way … [Read more…]
Gandhi was right…fear has its use, so use it as a creative writing prompt. Look through the following fears, choose one for your character, then begin answering the questions following the fear list and let your story flow.
Developing characters can be a daunting task. Sure, you may start out with a character type in mind; you might see him, know his mannerisms, hear him speak. But how do you develop a character that stays authentic with his actions, motivations, and rings true with a reader? As a writer, how do you keep … [Read more…]
Someone writing historical fiction recently told me she was planning a work set during the Civil War, but she was a bit overwhelmed. Where to begin? I could relate. My novel is set during the 1940s. It’s certainly not as remote as the Civil War in our collective memories. Some people don’t consider anything after … [Read more…]