Writers’ Workshop
#2MinWritingTip – Dig Deep
Last month, I had the opportunity to contribute to an article in Romance Writers Report, the publication of Romance Writers of America, about writing fearlessly. And I gave this response: Dig deep. If you’re perfectly comfortable with everything you’re putting on the page, you’re probably not being honest enough. The...
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#2MinWritingTip – Great Writers Read
The most common advice I see given to writers who want to break into publishing is to read extensively in their genre. And it’s good advice. When you’re starting out, you need to find your place in the industry, know how you fit into what’s already been published and be...
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#2MinWritingTip – Just Write
There’s a misconception, even within the writing community, that fiction must be created under the influence of inspiration. That unless you’re gripped by the wild desire to create, what you turn out won’t be fit to be read. The reality is much less mystical and far more practical. In fact,...
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#2MinWritingTip – Go Deep
Most of you are nodding your heads, but for those of you who said “wait, what?” let’s take a quick refresher on point of view. For the purposes of this post, we’re only dealing with third person, which remains the most common point of view for adult fiction. Third person...
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