Tag: writing tips
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Writing Organically
Pace is, I think, one of the toughest things to wrap your mind around as an author. The mechanics of writing can be learned; structure can be applied to give a story shape and direction. Tension and conflict can be created through character interaction. But pace can remain elusive no matter how many books you’ve written.
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Bad Habits for Characters
No one is perfect, especially your characters. Use these handy lists to get inspired to mess someone up. I mean, give your characters relatable flaws. 😀
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BUSTING WRITER’S BLOCK
Have you ever struggled to get words on the page? Here are 5 actionable steps for busting writer’s block and getting inspiration to flow.
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8 Tips to Improve Dialogue
Dialogue is an integral part of any novel. Here are eight ways to upgrade your dialogue and avoid some newbie pitfalls.
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Guest Post: Writing Romance
When writing romance, utilize the classic three act structure, broken into twelve beats to drive your story forward. Here’s how to do it.
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Starting Your Children’s Book
By Author Ellwyn Autumn Tips on starting your children’s book from inspiration to print. Let’s get going. Getting Started with Your Children’s Book So, you want to write and self-publish a children’s book? Good for you! You’re just itching to transcribe your idea to the page. But there’s one obstacle, you don’t know where to […]
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Prompt Me Again: Creative Writing Workbook & Journal
It is my pleasure to announce the newest edition of the PROMPT ME SERIES. Woo hoo! Prompt Me Again is full of new prompts and ideas to get (and keep) you writing. I had a ton of fun taking all the new pictures. I went so far as getting into a pool fully clothed (with […]