Writing Fiction

Feature Writer: Jennifer Jensen

Welcome to Writing Fiction at Suite101.com.

Whether you write mainstream, genre or children’s fiction, whether novels or short stories, this is a great place to explore fiction techniques such as dialogue, characterization, plot, setting, POV, etc. You’ll find info on critique groups, submission guidelines, publishing, and other writer’s tools. We’ll also have author interviews, book reviews, and even some comments from editors.

I'd love to build a community of writers through the discussion board. Register on Suite 101 if you haven't (it’s easy), then chime in on a discussion or start a new one. Tell us what you’re working on, what problems you’re having, any writing tips you’d like to share, and of course, your successes.

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Jennifer Jensen

Apr 21, 2008

Four Purposes of Dialogue

In: Writing Fiction (general)

Use dialogue carefully and it will serve different purposes, developing character, story background, plots and pacing. more...

Apr 14, 2008

Avi Gives Advice on Writing

In: Writing Techniques

Newbery Award winning author Avi gives how-to-write advice in "A Beginning, A Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing." more...

Apr 3, 2008

Complex Scope of Writing a Novel

In: Writing Novels

To write a novel well is a huge task, incorporating character, theme, voice and much more. Here's how to conquer the intimidation and accompanying writer's block. more...

Mar 29, 2008

Write What You Know

In: Writing Novels

John Grisham, Dick Francis, Jeff Stone and Sara Gruen are great examples for aspiring writers to "write what you know." more...

Mar 25, 2008

Characters Need Unique Dialogue

In: Character Development

Dialogue becomes real when your characters' words show their background, attitudes, and culture. more...

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Jennifer Jensen

Apr 21, 2008

A Beginning, A Muddle, and an End

Avi’s book on writing, A Beginning, A Muddle, and an End, is worth a read and a re-read.

A copy of Avi’s new writing book, a “fable” called A Beginning, A Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing, arrived in the mail almost as soon as it was released. It was fun to be contacted by a publicist, but even more fun to read this delightful book.

If you’ve read The End of the Beginning, you’ve already met Avon the Snail and Edward the Ant, and you know you’re in for a treat. This time, the puns, wordplay and philosophy deal with writing, with a lot of succinct, thoughtful commentary on writing well.

Read the whole review, Avi Gives Advice on Writing, and then go out and get the book!

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