Tag: writing tips

• Resource: Realistic Travel Times

  

  Resources for realistic travel times in fiction.

  rwoodsfiction

  November 30, 2015

  Travel, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Resource: 8 Tips on Dialogue

  

  Dialogue is an integral part of any novel. Here are eight ways to upgrade your dialogue and avoid some newbie pitfalls.

  rwoodsfiction

  August 17, 2015

  Education, Writing, Writing Resources

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• My Fave 7 Free Design Resources

  

  Are you an author? Here are 7 free design resources to help you get your book in shape. Start with a template to save time.

  rwoodsfiction

  April 10, 2015

  Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing: Other Words for Said and Walk

  

  Overusing said or walk? Here’s a handy list of synonyms for said and walk. You don’t need to use them every time, but variety adds interest.

  rwoodsfiction

  April 6, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Eight or 8? Rules for Using Numerals in Text

  

  Are you wondering how to write numbers in the text of your document? Here’s a quick tutorial to clarify (includes rules and examples).

  rwoodsfiction

  March 24, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing: How Many Spaces After A Period?

  

  How many spaces after a period? This is a touchy subject for many. Find out the facts and settle your argument.

  rwoodsfiction

  March 3, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Poetry: Sonnets, Haiku, and Tanka

  Sometimes writing poetry is difficult, especially if you want to go old school and use a set rhyme scheme, or heaven forbid, attempt iambic pentameter. Fear not! Here is some poetry writing help. Here are a few helpers: For rhymes, check out: RhymeZone.com or Rhymer.comSyllable Checker: WordCalc.com Sonnets I do a lecture on sonnets themselves. I…

  rwoodsfiction

  February 10, 2015

  Poetry, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Resource: Other Words for Look

  

  Need some synonyms? Here’s a list of other words for sat and looked to help you flee the repetition police.

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  January 25, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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• 6 Tips for Writing a Novel

  I am often asked how I manage to write a book (or more) a year with teaching, kids, and a healthy home life. Yes, sometimes I just want to curl up in fetal position and “make it all go away.” Eh, I’m human. But most days I move forward–even with a smile on my face. So…

  rwoodsfiction

  January 22, 2015

  Social Media, Writing, Writing Resources

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• Writing Resource: What’s in a Name?

  

  Naming characters can be a difficult task. They need to feel and sound right. Here are some resources to help your search.

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  January 20, 2015

  Writing, Writing Resources

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