Category Archives: Sharpening Our Writing
Work In Progress Writer’s Conference
Work In Progress Writing Conference July 13-14th in Troy, Ohio Early bird registration by April 30th is only $60. Regular Price – $75. Check out the web site for details and a registration form: www.acfwohio.com Price covers workshops, meals, and pitch sessions. … Continue reading
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First and Last Lines In Scenes
Most writers know it’s important to have great first and last lines in novels. But did you know first and last lines in every scene can make the difference between whether the reader sets the novel down or continues reading. That doesn’t … Continue reading
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Writing Good Dialogue Part 2
Writing good dialogue is more than getting the mechanics right. It is one of the most important parts of characterization. Here’s some things to remember when writing good dialogue. Character:Your characters will determine how you write dialogue. Every person’s speech … Continue reading
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Writing Good Dialogue Part 1
Writing good dialogue is one of the most important techniques of fiction writing. But often, many writers consider it one of the hardest things to do. Hopefully these pointers will help. Grammar and punctuation: When writing dialogue, place the spoken … Continue reading
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Naming Characters
Shakespeare said, “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” That may be true. But it wouldn’t bring up the same image if it was called a skunk. When you write your novel, the names you call your characters … Continue reading
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10 Ways To Find More Time To Write
Writers have a difficult time finding time to write sometimes. With the burdens of family obligations, daytime jobs, marriage, and church or other activities, it sometimes seems impossible. Here’s a few tips to help you find time to write. 1. … Continue reading
My Livingroom and Writing Area
As promised, here are some pictures of my writing area. My writing area is also our living room when company visits and my area where I talk to God, read my Bible and pray. We redecorated recently, and this is … Continue reading
10 Things Needed To Set Up A Writing Area
Whether it’s a corner in a room or a full-scale office with all the luxuries, every writer needs a writing area. This is the place the writer goes to allow his or her creativity to soar. If you write there every … Continue reading
10 Tips to Editing Your Own Novel
Tip #1: You’ve finished the first draft of your novel. Congratulations. Take some time off and celebrate. No, really, I mean it. Set your novel in a drawer for at least six weeks. Do something else in the meantime. If … Continue reading
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Do You Have a Schedule?
Do you have a schedule? I don’t mean just for writing, but for every important part of your life. I heard a preacher say recently that those who have a scheduled time for prayer and a prayer list will pray … Continue reading
