tricks – A.C. Dillon

Writing Tip: Summary Scenes and Keeping The Reader On Track

When you’re writing a complex tale – say a mystery, or a tale of vast government conspiracy – it’s important to remember that readers may not be sitting down and devouring your work in a single setting. They may be gobbling up chapter-size bites on public transit or between chores. If your novel is long,Continue reading “Writing Tip: Summary Scenes and Keeping The Reader On Track”

Writing Tip: Characters Are Crucial

Hello, again! It’s been a busy few weeks for me at my other writing projects (many of which took a backseat during the home stretch for Change Of Season), so I apologize for my absence. Rest assured, I am here and always available on Twitter at dillonac so please, say hi! Last time I posted,Continue reading “Writing Tip: Characters Are Crucial”

Writer Tools: SmartEdit

I came across a GalleyCat posting this week, promoting a fantastic new tool for writers. It’s a free program called SmartEdit and it basically does what I do on my first pass at my work: it looks for overused words and cliches in your work. Let’s face it: we all have certain words and phrasesContinue reading “Writer Tools: SmartEdit”