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”
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Writing Tip: It’s All In The Little Details
I could write an expansive list of things that distinguish an average writer from a great writer, but that would hardly be revelatory. Countless others have taken a shot at such things in the past. Instead, I’ll be looking at a few key elements individually over the next few weeks, sharing my opinions as aContinue reading “Writing Tip: It’s All In The Little Details”
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”
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