Not everyone writes and sells novels all the time. At the same time, not everyone has the inclination to read novels all the time. Sometimes it’s nice to mix things up. Here are some tips on cashing in on that.
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Category Archives: Research
The Professional Writing Resources I Use for All Parts of the Writing and Publishing Processes
Many people have asked these questions, today KM Weiland answers. Save this post for present need or for future reference.
The Professional Writing Resources I Use for All Parts of the Writing and Publishing Processes
Are You Asking These Important Questions About Your Fantasy Settings?
Building the world for your fantasy novel can take you places you never expected to go. Think big—no—awesomely huge and outside the box. Here are some questions to ask yourself to help you do just those things.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/are-you-asking-these-important/
How to Strengthen Your Book’s Thematic Motif Through Repetition
Choosing to use repetition to drive home your theme requires you to choose the how and the when with more craftiness than bluntness. Be wise in these choices and get it just right.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/strengthening-thematic-motif-through/
Representation in Fiction: How to Write Characters Whose Experiences Are Outside of Your Own
Writing only what you know can be a very limiting dictate, especially when it comes to writing fiction. So much of what seeks to pour out of our brains is outside our experience. Award-winning writer Diana Pho suggests some tools to assist us in writing outside our experience(s) and doing it well.
Writing Tips: How To Find And Capture Ideas For Your Novel
Trying to quantify the generation and capture of story ideas is an all too elusive concept. Here are some excellent ideas from Joanna Penn.
How to Keep Your Book Relevant After Its Release
Some excellent ideas from Gary McPherson on keeping your book up to date by avoiding the mention of things (especially current events or celebrities) that will age quickly.
How to Choose Your Story’s Plot Points
A thorough understanding of story structure can help you to build an awesome story. Ignore the wisdom of the mechanics and your story can end up a disappointment due to lost opportunities.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/choose-your-storys-plot-points/#
Keep it Simple: Keys to Realistic Dialogue (Part II)
Cris Freese continues with the informative post from Eleanore D. Trupkiewicz, whose short story, “Poetry by Keats,” took home the grand prize in WD’s 14th Annual Short Short Story Competition.
Are You Overusing Passive Verbs?
Using active action verbs in your writing can bring your it to life so that it jumps off the page and your reader will have to follow suit to keep up.
https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/are-you-overusing-passive-verbs/
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