Writing Tips A to Z Part 3

It’s that time again, time for A to Z writing tips! Wow, if that doesn’t sound like the opening to a game show, I don’t know what does. With that said, here’s your host, Rachel (read it like this: Raaaacchhell)! Thanks for the introduction. On this episode of A to Z writing tips, we explore that middle part of the alphabet everyone mashes together into one word. The letter elemeno. With k at the forefront. Let’s see what suggestions the alphabet has in store for writers today!

Kill Your Darlings- It’s been said before and I’ll say it again, you can put your characters through hell, but if they come out without a scratch – you’re going to catch flack for it. Be realistic. Make them laugh and cry and maybe even sleep with the fishes.

Lie and Cheat- The meaning of this is to confuse your reader. Lie to them. Cheat them out of or into different emotions. Make them suspect one thing and then see another! A good misdirection never hurt anyone.

Mind Your Magic- For all my scifi, fantasy and spec writers; make sure your supernatural aspects have defined rules to make the seemingly impossible not only credible, but logical.

No Nonsense- When editing, you should be sure to clear up any nonsense in your writing. Not sure what is nonsense? Ask yourself: Does this make sense? If your answer is no, clean it up.

Onomonopia and the like- Literary devices are the tools of the writing world. They’re at your disposal to create wonderful metaphors, similes, allusions, ironies and so forth. You don’t have to use them all, pick one or a few to add spice to your story.

Tune in again folks! Same time, same channel for another installment of A to Z writing tips!