At times, writing the characters’ dialogue can be the easiest part of writing fiction. How hard can it be, after all, to have a couple of Joes sharing a drink and shooting the breeze, right? Wrong. Writing dialogue well is rarely easy, and it certainly isn’t simply about a couple of characters talking to each […]
Five Links Friday 11/27/15
Happy Friday, ya’ll. Here is some stuff to read in between college football games. And if you don’t like football, that’s cool. Just don’t tell anyone and you’ll be fine. At least that’s the strategy that’s gotten me by for the last three or four decades. 1. For those of us who occasionally struggle with […]
Add some substance to your fiction
Here’s another free ebook worth checking it. How to Write Fiction Stories with Substance looks particularly useful if you occasionally find your writing falling flat. It’s not so much what a book is about that leaves a lasting impression on a reader; it’s how the book makes them feel. How to Write Fiction Stories with Substance will show […]
Five Links Friday 1/23/15
I’m back with the best articles I read about writing in the last seven days. This week we look at everything from world building to dialogue. Enjoy! 1. I’ll lead with Balancing World Building and Pacing from Janice Hardy’s Fiction University. I been told by editors (more than once–eek!) that I my settings often need more development. […]