Resources on Point of View (POV)
Check out our resources on POV — point of view — on Writer’s Fun Zone blog and beyond. Articles, webinar trainings, and books. Questions about point of view? Post in the comments below. Any...
Category: Writing Tips
Getting Ready for NaNoWriMo 2019 by Tinthia Clemant
NaNoWriMo 2019 is right around the corner. Are you going to participate this year? Here are some simple tips for pansters to help you prep from novelist Tinthia Clemant.
Self Care for Authors by Willow Woodford
I believe there are a few misconceptions that lead us to put ourselves last where self care is concerned. And it’s not because we don’t love ourselves.
Can I Copyright a Title? by Kelley Way
Writers often ask literary lawyer Kelley Way if they can copyright their title. In this article, she discusses the short answer and the long answer.
Runes – An Ancient Oracle Tool by Keri Kruspe
“The rune cards I share on Instagram were my aunt’s.” Science fiction romance author shares how she promotes on Instagram and why, and how you can use the runes too.
Prepping for NaNoWriMo: Clean Slates and Updates by Nevada McPherson
An update in preparation for Nanowrimo by screenplay writer and novelist, Nevada McPherson. Get inspired and motivated to plan your novel in advance of Nanowrimo.
No, not my Binky! by Catharine Bramkamp
If you are a Millennial and certainly if you are a Digital Native, you have never known life without cell phones. An afternoon without our phones can seem like a night without your binky.
Scenes: The Puzzle Pieces of Your Story by Tinthia Clemant
Writing a story is very similar to building a puzzle. And scenes are the puzzle pieces. Here are some tips to help you sort your puzzle pieces, I mean, scenes.
How to Write Ad Copy for Authors: Softening Your Book Ads by Willow Woodford
Asking people to buy your book is often cited as the most difficult part of marketing by authors. It’s understandable. Here are some tips on writing copy for your book ads that doesn’t leave you feeling dirty.
What Does Copyright Protect? by Kelley Way
Copyright only protects creative expression. It does not protect facts or ideas, only the way those facts and ideas are assembled and presented to the world.
Fair Play and Foul Play: Writing Crime Fiction by Margaret Lucke
Today we welcome back author and teacher Margaret Lucke to chat about writing crime fiction and share about her upcoming course. *** Do you like stories that are veiled in mystery? Is a cloak...
Use Story Stakes to Hook Readers by Kay Keppler
A great way to hook readers—and keep them turning the pages—is to keep your readers worried about your characters. You can create and sustain this tension by constantly raising the story stakes.
Writer Burnout: My Struggle to Not Turn Into a Pile of Ash by Keri Kruspe
Writer Burnout – Not too long ago I sat at my computer and stared at the proverbial blinking cursor. It wasn’t the writer’s block that had me frozen; it was an unfamiliar feeling of indecision. “What do I do?”
Celebrate Achievements: The Winner’s Circle by Nevada McPherson
Celebrate what writing you accomplished this summer. Join Writer’s Fun Zone monthly columnist Nevada McPherson as she shares her accomplishments and reflects on her process for what’s next.
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