If you're not caught up on my writing process series, you can start with this post here! As a quick recap, I've been taking you all on a journey through how I write stories. In the first post, I showed you how I come up with details before I write the story. In the second … Continue reading The Writing Process (Part 3)
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In the beginning…
The beginning of a book is crucial to its success. Not only does it matter to agents and publishers, but it also matters to the readers. After a few pages, most readers will have made up their minds about whether or not they like your book. And the chances are, if they aren't impressed, they'll … Continue reading In the beginning…
Writing Pet Peeves: Incorrect Speaker Tags
Is it just me, or does it drive anyone else crazy when a writer uses incorrect speaker tags? We use speaker tags for two reasons. First and foremost, we use them to indicate who is speaking. The secondary—but not strictly necessary—function is to indicate how the dialogue is being spoken. What a speaker tag does … Continue reading Writing Pet Peeves: Incorrect Speaker Tags
