The 5 Narrative Writing Modes: Dialogue, Action, Description, Exposition & Thought Today we explore the five narrative writing modes every fiction and memoir writer must master for dynamic storytelling. My research of this subject began when I shifted from screenplay assessment to fiction editing. I’d often wonder why, in film adaptations, the book was … Continued
And lived to tell the tale… Based in New Zealand, M. N. J. Greenhill is as mysterious and elusive as the paranormal characters in her stories. If you’ve never heard her name that might be because you’re yet to explore Wattpad, a website where people can read novels from up and coming writers, for free. … Continued
Guest Post: Editing & Proofreading Tools By Leona Hinton Writing with style and substance is essential to becoming a successful author or blogger, but perfecting the ability to proofread and edit your own work will save you time and money down the line. The best way to start the proofreading and editing process is to … Continued
Guest Post: Veronica Hunt shares her favorite websites for writers. By Veronica Hunt The web is an endless source of information, inspiration, and everything else we wish we had more time for. Which is why I’ve cut through the noise to create a list of the top 10 writing sites every author should know. These … Continued
Guest Post by internationally bestselling author, Joanne Fedler. A woman sits down at a desk. Perhaps the humble simplicity of a chair will suffice, a bench, a place against which she can press her lower back to take the responsibility from her legs, her tired feet. From a bag, a drawer, a box specially kept … Continued
How to recognize a great romance editor, and get the most out of their services. Romance editors: it might be hard to find one who embodies all of the attributes below (I’m not sure I do!) but these tips will help you navigate your way to the romance editor of your dreams. Alternatively, if you already … Continued
Tools for Writers Who Want to Freelance Every craft comes with its tips, tricks, and tools, and freelance writing is no different. We live in an age where entire empires can be run from a single mobile phone. When it comes to scheduling, self-promotion and client care for freelance writers, a lot of the legwork … Continued
Almost every rough draft I encounter would benefit from at least one, if not all of these storytelling tips. But before you toss that manuscript away, rest assured, each tip is easy to implement once you’re aware of the principles at play, and why they’re important. Storytelling Tips #5 Identify a Theme Great storytellers understand … Continued
Embracing Insecurity to Follow Your Dreams After suffering a career burnout, becoming a freelance writer and editor was less of a choice for me, and more of an ultimatum. But when a friend contacted me seeking advice about her own career change, I was forced to think about the actions and beliefs that led to … Continued
Guest Post by internationally bestselling author, Joanne Fedler. Aspiring writers sometimes ask me, ‘How can I write like you?’ The answer is, ‘You don’t want to write like me, you want to write like you. You want to find your writing voice, and that will be nothing like mine.’ But I get what people are really … Continued