OK. Back at it. What can I say? Life’s been hectic — and I’ve been sick for the last week. Anyway, let’s tackle something adjacent to January’s post on plotting and pantsing – conflict. Now I’ve talked about conflict in several posts, but I haven’t really discussed why and how to twine inner and outerContinueContinue reading “Conflict or Conflicted?”
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Beta Read for Better Writing
I’ve been giving presentations quite a lot lately. And one topic is repeatedly requested: “Beta Read Your Way to Better Writing.” I’m going to give a quick summary of the principles and strategies here. For the full presentation, message me to come speak to your group. Reading is the best way to improve your ownContinueContinue reading “Beta Read for Better Writing”
tone and ‘tude
(sorry so late; this will also be the only newsletter this month. ~LZ) Flaubert is absolutely correct about the writer. Now, consider this axiom: What your characters do and say will show readers what they believe. Carefully choosing your descriptive words will create the tone and ‘tude (attitude) of your story. We’ve all read aContinueContinue reading “tone and ‘tude”
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