writing tip
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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 getting interrupted. Writer’s block only exists when you’re not making yourself…
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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 affair with grammar and know all the terms and all that…
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Behind “The Process”: Leave Breadcrumbs, Yo! (Making Big Revisions)
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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 instinctively behave in a selfish way. When they don’t, it makes…
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Behind “The Process”: Just Kill Em Already (Editing)
Don’t freak out–it’s just a euphemism. I’m referring to the quote all English majors are familiar with: “In writing, you must kill all your darlings.” – William Faulkner There are plenty of writers’ resource websites out there that break this down. What makes mine different? Um…the other websites aren’t this one? I dunno. Aaaaaanyway… He…
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