I'm writing a crime novel. My main character is a detective inspector. I want him to become embroiled with villains and thought it would be cool...
A piece of dialogue quotes dates. Should I write it as spoken: 'Nineteen fifty-four.' or '1954'
Yes I am 69 - and just tackling my first novel so I'm a real newbie as far as writing goes. I know what I like. The thing is, what will readers...
I rather like the way Jodi Picoult writes chapters from the POV of each of her different characters. One chapter, one different POV. How do people...
Thanks to everyone for your responses. This is really helpful!
I'm describing two people being interviewed by the police. One of them is giving distressing information and the other one is getting upset. Can I...
Many thanks to everyone for their helpful suggestions. Three POVs is it. Switching from the bright sunshine at the surface - down to the darkness...
Hi, I'm a new writer attempting my first novel, written in Third Person Limited. This is a real newbie question... Golden rule: Do not head-hop...
Separate names with a comma.