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.
Writer's Fun Zone by Beth Barany
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.
I Give Up: For My Creativity by Jill Badonsky
For My Creativity – I gave-up on trying to be perfect, on trying to emulate the approach of others, or on anything remotely related to how things are “supposed to be.” I don’t have time for that anymore. I only have time for fun, for being curious…
Q&A with Jorjeana Marie, Author of IMPROV FOR WRITERS
Please welcome guest columnist Jorjeana Marie, to our Featured Q&A series at Writer’s Fun Zone. Enjoy!
Use This Checklist to Evaluate the Brilliance of Your Interior Designer: How to Spot a Professional by Mary Neighbour
Of all the professionals discussed in these posts, an expert interior book designer may be the hardest to spot. Use this checklist by book professional Mary Neighbour to identify the diamond from the cubic zirconia.
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.
How to Solve A Writing Problem: Sleep on It by Pam Sourelis
When you need to solve a creative writing problem, try these tips to give your conscious mind a chance to rest so your subconscious mind can kick into gear.
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.
How to Spot a Professional Interior Book Designer: Interior Book Design Standards by Mary Neighbour
Interior Book Design – When you bring your manuscript to a professional typographer, that person is an artist who will style the way everything appears on the printed page, and they will possess the education and expertise to do so.
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.
Essential Keys to Story Planning with Beth Barany
Today, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 7-9pm, I’m presenting to the Napa Valley Writers, a branch of the California Writers Club, “Essential Keys to Story Planning.” What are the Essential Keys to Story Planning? Read on. It’s...
How Pacing Changed My Writing Positively by Sue Razi
There’s so much more to pacing than where you place commas or semicolons. Novelist Sue Razi shares tips on pacing and how they can enhance your fiction and hook your readers.
Recent Comments