Quick Tip #14: Stuck in a scene or chapter? Try this!
Tag: Writing
Writing Unique Characters
One of the most important aspects of a story, if not the most important, is your character creation. Characters provide the depth, connection, and relatability that readers are searching for within a book. Even the most intriguing plot falls flat if the characters don’t leap off the page. One of the easiest pitfalls when creating… Continue reading Writing Unique Characters
1st Place Prize
I am so happy to announce that I have won the Sadie Tells Stories Flash Fiction Contest. The theme was magic with a max of 500 words. Creating an entire world of magic with compelling characters in only 500 words was a real challenge, but I am very happy where the story ended up. You… Continue reading 1st Place Prize
How to Write a Hot Weather Scene
These 5 tips are here to help you write about heat and hot climates in a realistic and engaging way. So let’s turn up the heat!
Writing Prompt #19
It was a dark and stormy night. She was thrilled. This was her favorite kind of weather. It was the sunny days you had to watch out for. She shivered at the thought. Interested in getting your short story published? Submit your short story from this prompt using my contacts page and have a chance… Continue reading Writing Prompt #19
Quick Tip #13
Quick Tip #13 Writing a novel? This tip is for you!
Story Prompt #18
Story Prompt 18 Interested in getting your short story published? Have fun writing!
How to Write a Magic System
Writing a magic system can be fun, interesting, and challenging at times. Each magic system will have its own rules, patterns, quirks, and exceptions. A reader might never know all of them, but it is essential for the author to know each and every one so they can write from a place of knowledge, understanding, and authority.
NaNoWriMo Kickoff
Join the Wordsmith's NaNoWriMo challenge this November. This challenge will help get the writing juices flowing but hopefully set you up for a manageable pace to keep going.
“What Should I Write?” 5 Questions To Find Your Topic and Start Writing
What should I write? Use these questions to help bloggers, freelance writers, authors, students, those with writer's block, or anyone who wants to write find their topic.
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