Tag: world building
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Friday’s Findings: Starting with Ambience
“. . . I start with theme and vibe – the ambience, the mood of it. Then I get hazy images of what I want the characters to experience, and I start to develop their backgrounds and exchanges and developments that dovetail with it all. The world fills in in the background as I go.”…
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Friday’s Findings: The Moon Is Shining
“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” -Anton Chekhov Friday’s Findings: Photo by Martin Schneider: https://www.pexels.com/photo/moon-shining-through-silhouette-of-trees-11597986/ My Linktree
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Writing Advice Page Updated
Have you ever wished you knew more about writing short stories and novels? How to write realistic dialogue? How to create smooth prose? I’ve updated my writing advice page by collecting links to articles on fiction elements. Feel free to explore them to hone your writing craft through learning or reference. Topics include: Backstory Beats…
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Friday’s Findings
Some articles on fiction writing: How to Stop Procrastinating and Keep Writing 5 Essential Hero’s Journey Themes and Symbolic Archetypes That Will Thrill Your Readers Write On: 27 of the Best Books on Writing Pace Your Prose — Three Thoughts on Timing World Building in Epic Fantasy
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Friday’s Findings
Here are a few articles on writing I’ve read lately. What are the elements of plot development? Novel Synopsis Example: Is This Tomorrow by Caroline Leavitt Working with (Those Dreaded) Editors Writing Tips: 6 Ways To Give Perfectionism The Boot Author Mindset: 4 Practices For Overcoming Self-Doubt 16 Concrete Tips for Effectively Editing Your Own…
Andrew M. Friday 