Visual Writing: A Time And Place

Visual writing is a term commonly used to refer to writing that evokes use of the senses.  Yes, that’s despite the fact that “visual” only directly refers to one sense.  Just keep that in mind when editors tell you to write more visually — they’re talking about involving all of the senses more.

What Content Goes Into Your Novel’s Opening

When writing a novel, your opening chapter is usually make or break.  Do it right and you’ll hook the reader right in.  Do it wrong and they’ll put the book down, never to be flipped through again.

How To Insert Suspense Into Your Stories

Suspense is good.  It keeps readers on the edge of their seats, glued onto your story.  Suspense invokes emotions like fear, anxiety and excitement, resulting in a more immersive and more engaging read.

Five Helpful Techniques For Writing Dialogue

Writing dialogue for your stories?  The better the dialogue, the more dynamic and believable a story becomes.  Here are some tricks to pull out when coming up with creative exchanges between your characters.

Using Facts In Fiction Writing

Research is important in all types of writing — even when you’re making up stories.   Why can’t you just make up facts?  Simply put, you want your works of fiction to be as believable as possible and one of the ways to make that happen is to pepper it with real-world information.


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