Writing Fiction (general)
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Use dialogue carefully and it will serve different purposes, developing character, story background, plots and pacing. more...
Writing grants are available from state art commissions for poets and writers in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada. more...
Character-driven descriptive writing exercises to help make your settings and description real. more...
Dealing with Rejection Letters
What does a rejection letter mean, besides "No?" Can you read between the lines? Can you resubmit your story? more...
Looking for ways to create realistic dialogue? Listen to real people for tips, but keep the dialogue focused and tight more...
Using "said" after every dialogue line gets boring, but what to use instead? more...
New Year’s Resolutions for Writers
8 New Year's Resolutions to improve your writing and start the year off right! more...
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By: Adair Jones
Daily practice, trust in the creative process, and the exercise of rigorous judgment are key factors required to produce original, believable, vivid prose. more...
By: Vickie Britton
Much thought must go into finding just the right name for a fictional character. Naming a character is like naming the new baby. more...
By: Jason M. Tucker
Have you ever suffered writer's block? Learn how to overcome that obstacle and make your writing live again. more...
Book Doctors and Editing Services
By: Vickie Britton
Does your book need a doctor? When your manuscript needs a little extra help, what should you look for in a professional editing service? more...
By: Alyx Dellamonica
What is a narrator? How does a writer use them to tell a story? What does it mean to write in "first person" point of view? The answers are here! more...
Add Some Torque to Your Fiction
By: Blair Hurley
Use "torque" to twist your stories at the last minute and keep your readers on the edge of their seats. more...
How to Generate Ideas for Fiction
By: Alyx Dellamonica
For beginning writers looking for solid story ideas, this exercise can free up the mind and get the creative juices flowing. more...
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