Writing tips, techniques, advice, devices and the like…
Writing a novel is no easy feat, least of all while writers juggle various commitments like day jobs, family and social lives. Which is why we’ve put together the ultimate guide on how to write a novel in 30 minutes per day.
Via http://writersedit.com/how-to-write-a-novel-in-30-minutes-per-day/
Robert McKee, has taught creative writing for 30 years. His seminars have attracted more than 60 Oscar winners, but are treated with suspicion by many novelists – can he will you over?
Via https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/sep/10/creative-writing-lesson-god-of-story-robert-mckee
I believe that within each writer there is an editor, a source of self-criticism that can take our work to the next level with a simple re-read and a dash of red pen. Of course, self-editing is not the end of the line when it comes to polishing your writing (workshopping and seeking a third-party editor is invaluable) but you can do a lot for your story, poem, or script by simply cleaning it up yourself. Develop your inner editor by cutting the following unnecessary frills from your writing:
What are the personality traits and habits that help people to crank out the pages? Here are a few:
Via http://www.chronicle.com/article/The-Habits-of-Highly/150053
There seems to be a perception that writers have perfect grammar and professional writers never need an editor. The truth is, writers still make mistakes and as much as we try and avoid as many as we can, they still seem to pop up. As writers, we need to remember that we are only people with a passion for writing, but no one is perfect. Here is a list of 11 of the most common writing mistakes writers (and everyone else) make.
Via https://www.justpublishingadvice.com/11-common-spelling-and-grammar-mistakes-writers-make/
A few years ago someone asked me how I stayed inspired. She told me that she had recently spent a month in New York and whilst there had felt liberated from her previous inhibitions and found that she was more creative than when she was at home. It often seems the case that people who like the idea of writing say that they have felt particularly inspired when they have been abroad but can’t seem to find the spark when they’re at home.
Did you say writing is easy? The grammar police will know that the title of this post contains a clumsy error. Follow the link to find out it is…
Via http://www.justpublishingadvice.com/who-said-writing-is-easy
Although writers live more in an electronic workspace of word processors, ebooks, social media and The Internet, there are still 3 tools essential to any writers tool box…
Via http://www.justpublishingadvice.com/3-essential-tools-writers-should-always-use/
First impressions are crucial to any reader’s decision. First impressions decide whether or not your readers want to be pulled into the world of your narrative. This makes the exposition of any novel or short story particularly important. Here are 7 tips to hook readers:
Creating unique characters is something every fiction author has to focus on because it can make the difference in writing a book that resonates with the audience, and that means sales. Here are 5 tips on how to create great characters:
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