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How to Improve Pacing in Writing with Word Choice

February 11, 2011 by Kathy Steffen 2 Comments
improve pacing in writing with word choice

The words you use, and the order and way you use them, makes a huge difference when you are trying to improve pacing in writing. This applies to any type of fiction—when you write a book or short story, the details definitely matter! When your final product is in the hands of a reader, you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Pacing Tagged: pacing, page turning novel, revision, writing tips

Writing a Page-Turning Novel: The Captivating Protagonist

February 9, 2011 by Kathy Steffen 1 Comment
writing a protagonist creating protagonists

So how do you create a captivating lead character and cause your reader to fall in love with your protagonist? Here are some writing tips.

Posted in: Characters, Writing Craft Tagged: pacing, protagonists

Writing a Page Turner: What’s the Big Idea?

February 7, 2011 by Kathy Steffen 7 Comments
Writing a Page Turner

Writing a page-turning novel is so much more than planning plot twists and fast-moving action. A page-turning novel begins with an idea that is so compelling it draws a reader in from the first word and never lets go. So where do you start when thinking about writing your page-turning novel?

Posted in: Pacing, Plotting, Writing Tips Tagged: creative writing exercises, inspiration, page turning novel

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