Tag: writing advice
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No-No: On-the-Nose Dialogue
On-the-nose dialogue = bad. Got it. But where do you go from here?
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Writing Strong Description in Fiction, Part 3
A lot of writers feel pressure to “fully visualize” the setting for the reader. So they pile detail upon detail onto the page.
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Writing Advice: Margaret Atwood
From the author of The Handmaid;s Tale. Legendary wisdom to sharpen your craft—swipe through for practical, powerful advice every writer should hear.
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Writing Advice from Brandon Sanderson
Witness a dramatic fantasy landscape come to life in this atmospheric artwork inspired by classic epic fantasy covers.
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Writing Advice from James Islington
Unlock powerful writing insights from bestselling fantasy author James Islington.
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Writing First Efforts
“Almost all good writing begins with terrible first efforts. You need to start somewhere.” — Anne Lamott Photo by SIPI SIPI
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What to do if you’re having trouble starting a scene
Photo by Landiva Weber
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The Best Time in History to Self-Publish
“This is the best time in history to self-publish. There’s no longer an old-boy network between you and your readers. If your story is good, it’ll get around. And it costs you nothing to try.” -Andy Weir Friday’s Findings Photo by David Besh: https://www.pexels.com/photo/full-moon-on-a-daybreak-884788/
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Friday’s Findings: Character Viewpoint and Description
I am a technical editor for an airline, and recently my department moved from one building to a new one. I love my new office. Everything is new and clean. It’s located in an airplane hangar, so I can just step away from my desk and go see the airplanes up close as the mechanics…
Andrew M. Friday 