I have a character in my book whos death is basically the inciting incident. I need to establish a relationship between him (Caleb) and his older...
Hi all, So I've noticed that when I start writing dialogue for characters, my mind draws a blank and what I eventually put on the page is a...
Dear writers, Before I go on vacation for 10 days, I want to post this question that is on my mind all the time. I personally find it more fun...
I found myself hopelessly stuck on a fight scene last night and I thought it was because of my mood. Today I went back to it and it was just as...
What is the hardest thing to do when you are creating a story? Most people struggle with plots, structure, getting it underway, and the like. But...
Hi friends, I am writing my second book , but I am not an expert in writing although I have high ambitions. I wonder: who can I talk to about...
Ellen Brock is an editor/blogger who offers very practical writing advice. This is the first in a series of three videos about world building....
It’s a broad question, I know. I’m writing a couple of different series. I’m somewhere between an outliner and a pantser and I struggle plotting...
I have been told the convoluted wording I use when trying to fit in many ideas in a short narration ruins the suspense. Any tips?
Hello I'm new to this community I have a satire blog...
Does anyone have any tips for writing in first person present tense? Any help is appreciated.
Basically what the title says. Any tips on writing psychological horror/thriller. The story im currently making is influenced by Heart Of...
Currently, I'm outlining and researching a book I plan to begin writing early to mid next year. Characters and plots, I can do, but the setting is...
I want to avoid over-writing, but I can't seem to hit a balance between barren sentences and more 'descriptive' ones. It's always either...
I'm a fairly decent writer, but certainly no expert. I have recently gotten hooked on writing fiction, but can't seem to formulate much past 3 or...
So what are some of the things a writer should watch out for when editing their own work? I don't mean the obvious stuff such as typos or blatant...
Ahh... this is my first time posting on here. My apologies if I come off a bit awkward in the following post or when responding to anyone!...
Does anyone have any tips and advice? I am writing my first book which at some point will be published about Autism and a little about me and...
When it comes to description, I find that I'm at my weakest. I can write dialogue and action pretty well, but when I want to describe...
I have two characters I want to have a bit of wit to them. The first one is the protagonist's best friend, Ash. Ash enjoys cracking a joke...
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