Good fiction writers make use of the five senses to immerse readers deep into the story world and to layer in emotions and moods.
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Writing Lesson 2.4 – Where Motivation Lurks
Even the most seasoned and successful writers occasionally lose their drive. Thankfully there are some catalysts at hand you can use to get yourself going again.
Writing Lesson 2.3 – Creating a Story World
Whether you write historical, contemporary, or fantasy, a variety of research techniques can help you create a vivid story world.
Writing Lesson 2.2 – Good Writing is REwriting
The best writers will tell you that good writing happens during the editing process. Don’t let perfectionism paralyze your creativity.
Writing Lesson 2.1 – Show me a Story
“Show, don’t Tell” These words were underlined in my first-ever rejection letter. It was a form letter, but the editor apparently thought this admonition needed special emphasis in my case. At least I could comfort myself that if they were part of his standard rejection letter, it was a common failing. Trouble was, I had […]