I had the pleasure of leading a class of talented teen writers this summer at the Center at Miami-Dade College. The students ranged in age from entering high school freshmen to entering seniors (so roughly 14-18)–pretty much the “target market” for young adult fiction. I *love* working with teens, and especially teens who are … [Read more…]
Flashbacks are defined as a scene or piece of a scene from a past time that is interjected into an ongoing story. Flashbacks in fiction are usually presented as a memory of the point of view character, and many writers seem quite fond of adding them to their books. The problem with flashbacks is that … [Read more…]
Everyone hears about “voice,” but how do you know when you have found yours? This post walks you through how to workshop finding your writing voice with your writer’s group, critique group, or just a group of writing friends. The Finding Your Writing Voice Workshop is a fun activity you can do with your writers’ group. … [Read more…]
Writing poetry will strengthen your fiction and make it matter. That is why you should write poetry—to write what matters. What better reason to write than to get in touch and explore the genuine feeling within you?
No matter how terrific the rest of the story, the ending is what readers remember. When you write a book, a great finale to your story can be a challenge. Here are some writing tips to help.