What is a Developmental Edit and When Do You Need One
Read along to learn all about developmental editing, when and why you need it and what elements of your story it addresses.
Tips for Writing in Third-Person Omniscient Point of View
Most writers are familiar with third-person POV and first-person POV. But what is third-person omniscient? Check out this post to better understand what third-person omniscient is and how to best execute this powerful POV!
How to Effectively Write and Convey Emotion in Your Story
Writing emotion can be tricky. Some writers may be under the impression that the way to do this is by amplifying the drama in a scene, by inserting long monologues, or showing the characters having intense physical reactions. This isn’t always the best way to handle a character’s emotions as it can cross into melodrama. Read on to find out how to effectively write and convey emotion in your story.
What is Psychic Distance and How Can Writers Use It In Their Novels
You may already be familiar with the concept of first-person, second-person, and third-person point of view. But did you know that within each point of view, there are ways to get closer or further away from your characters? This is what we call psychic distance. Psychic distance refers to the degree of emotional closeness between…
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What’s an Unreliable Narrator and How to Write One
Reading and writing about an unreliable narrator can be thrilling, but it can also be a bit tricky. Read on for some tips that are sure to help you make the most out of writing an unreliable narrator!
Why You Should Avoid Melodrama in Your Writing
New writers often conclude that to write a strongly emoted scene one must amp up all the reactions, the dialogue, and the moment must become BIGGER. But this isn’t true. All this does is create melodrama. More often than not, less is more. Read on to find out why should avoid melodrama in your writing and tips on how to achieve this.
How to Describe Physical Appearance and Make Your Characters Stand Out
Describing the characters in your novel can be one of the most fun aspects of writing. And you can play with it as much as you like, especially if you want to ensure that your characters stand out and become memorable. Read on for some tips on how to make the most of describing your character’s physical appearance.
Is Your Novel Romance or Women’s Fiction
There’s some confusion about what exactly categorizes a novel as romance. The idea seems to be that if your novel includes a love story it automatically falls under romance. However, this is incorrect and could cost writers a spot with their agent or publisher of choice, not to mention, reader expectations for the romance genre are high. Read on to learn what defines a novel as romance and what the differences are between that and women’s fiction.
How to Stop Letting Perfectionism Control You and Set Your Creativity Free
Perfectionism is the culprit of many unfinished novels. Every single author or aspiring author has had to face off with the villain that is perfectionism. But perfectionism doesn’t have to rule our lives. We don’t have to let it dictate our productivity. Read along to learn some tactics you can apply in your life in order to overcome perfectionism and allow your creativity to flow freely once again.
How Writers Can Use Positive Affirmations to Help Them Find The Motivation They Need
Writers need a lot of constant encouragement when they’re working on a novel. This isn’t anything to be ashamed about. There’s nothing wrong with needing a bit of a pep talk from a friend, fellow writers, loved ones, or even from ourselves. One thing that’s sure to help us get back on track when we’re feeling low about our writing journey are positive affirmations. Especially when we place these somewhere where we can see them all the time. Read on to learn more about the magic of using affirmations and even find a few graphics with affirmations to help you get started!
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