Show, don't tell in Fiction: A video
Dive into the art of storytelling. Discover the Importance of showing. Learn how to create an immersive experience for your readers....
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Sep 62 min
Tips for Settings in Storytelling
Discover the power of setting in storytelling!
In this video, I delve into the crucial role that setting plays in enhancing the mood and a
Jul 92 min
"so you want to be a writer?' A poem by Charles Bukowski, 1920-1994
if it doesn't come bursting out of you
in spite of everything, don't do it.
unless it comes unasked out of your heart and your mind ....
Jun 201 min
Unlocking the Power of Beta Readers: Your Secret to a Successful Manuscript (Video)
Beta readers are individuals who read an author's manuscript before it is published to provide feedback, critique, and suggestions....
Jun 171 min
Funny quotes about writing that will inspire you to write…or not.
"Here is a lesson in creative writing. First rule: Do not use semicolons. They are transvestite hermaphrodites representing....
Jun 163 min
Your Book's First Line
The first line of a novel plays a crucial role in capturing the reader's attention and setting the tone for the entire story.
Jun 131 min
A Podcast. Three narrative devices: the MacGuffin, Red Herring and Cuttlefish.
This is a rerelease podcast that I recorded to explain the three narrative devices often used in thrillers.
Jun 62 min
Wondering how to start your book? Try medias res!
Medias res is a Latin term meaning "in the middle of things." In writing, starting a story in medias res means beginning the narrative in...
Jun 51 min
The Blurb: Tips to Captivate Readers - A Video
What exactly is a blurb? Its purpose?
How do you write an effective blurb for the back of your book cover? Watch this video for answers
Jun 13 min
Tone: creating mood and influencing readers.
Tone is the writer's attitude towards the subject matter or audience conveyed through their style, language, and overall approach.
May 262 min
Understanding Backstory: Prep for Character Development
Character's backstory si the foundational element that shapes his or her identity, motivations, and actions throughout your story.
May 243 min
A Writer’s Life: A Setting Surprise
I remembered visiting a lovely tiny village on the Eastern Shore of Virginia quite a few times in early 2000. This was it! My setting!
May 142 min
Proust’s Questionnaire – 35 Questions All Your Characters Should Answer
Use Marcel Proust's 35 point questionnaire to develop well-rounded and complex characters for novels.
May 112 min
I LOVE "ING" WORDS - How was I to know they were BAD?
"Ing" words, also known as present participles or gerunds, are words that end in "-ing" and are used to convey continuous or ongoing actions
Apr 302 min
Writer's Block and What To Do about it.
On of the greatest challenges for all novelists is writer’s block. If you are a writer, you probably have experienced this one time or...
Apr 221 min
Unveiling the Art of Subtext in Dialogue
Subtext in writing dialogue refers to the underlying meanings, implications, or emotions conveyed indirectly through the spoken words....
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