Christopher Tallon
Writer / Podcast Host
Tag: writing tip
Behind “The Process”: Gonna Schedule Like a…(What Rhymes with Schedule?)
Welcome to Behind “The Process”, a series of blog posts for new and experienced writers. By “The Process”, I mean the writing process. This blog is partly devoted to sharing tips and tools for writers. It’s also advice from someone who insists on learning…
Behind “The Process”: Dealing with Interruptions
Writing is a lot of fun. But, for many, it requires a little warming up, though that’s not what this post is about. (I’ve previously written about that, if you’re interested.) The most frustrating thing that can happen while writing, for me, anyway, is…
Behind “The Process”: Vary Your Sentences (blah-blah-blah…)
Vary your sentences. Writing teachers say it a lot, but without some explanation, the advice can fall flat, so… What do they mean, “Vary your sentences”? Well, there are lots of different ways to construct sentences, right? Whether or not you have a love…
Behind “The Process”: Leave Breadcrumbs, Yo! (Making Big Revisions)
Making big changes to your fiction can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be…
Behind “The Process” Quickie: The Simplest Trick to Writing Believable Characters
Wanna hear one of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received for writing fiction? If you’re characters aren’t authentic, your story will be flat. The best way to write authentic characters? When presented with a difficult situation in real life, almost everyone will…
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