Most authors have pet words and phrases that will pop up in their writing. These are things you use unconsciously and because you’re not aware that you have used this word or phrase, it may appear many times in your … [Read more...]
Why Head-hopping Can Kill Your Novel
So what is head-hopping? This is a term people use to describe a sudden and unexplained point of view switch in writing. Why is head-hopping a problem? When reading fiction, the reader suspends their belief and becomes … [Read more...]
Learning Point of View in Writing
As a writer, you need to avoid having different points of view dancing all over the place with no consistency. It jolts the reader out of your story and is a sign of an amateur writer. It could also prevent your book from becoming … [Read more...]
Show, Don’t Tell
When you hear someone say show, don't tell they are referring to a common story-telling device used in writing. Generally speaking it's sound advice. The problem with this advice is the ‘don't tell’ part. What it really … [Read more...]
How to Create a Book Title
Remember when you had to create a book title for your first book? Perhaps you're about to? One of the hardest things to do as a writer is figure out how to create a book title that suits your book. You may be one of those … [Read more...]
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