Posts by Rachel:
Writing Tips A to Z
Spotted people writing alphabet themed blog posts and it gave me an idea. This will be the first post in five installments of writing tips from A to Z. Yeah, I know that four doesn’t divide evenly into twenty-six, so the last group will have six letters (instead of 5), but it should be great fun along the way. These groupings will consist of the best tips that money can’t buy. Priceless. If you want the real good stuff, slip me some paper—just kidding. All my tips are one-hundred-percent free. Enjoy!
Attention to Detail- When you pull your story together, be sure to sew any holes or plot points that have been left open, as well as showing the reader the finer details of your story and characters.
Be Patient- Writing is a long process, and you must learn that patience is a virtue. The story won’t be ready over night. It takes time and investment but it’s worth the wait.
Colorful Characters- No one likes a flat character, so create characters that have colorful backgrounds and personalities.
Descriptive Language- Spice up your writing with descriptive language both during sections meant to describe someone or something as well as the dialogue you weave for your characters.
Edge of the Seat- At every turn, keep your readers on the edge of their seat. Especially at the end of a chapter, section or book, keep them guessing.
Look for the next installment of A to Z writing tips very soon!
Romancing the Reader
If there’s one thing people from any background are looking for in a story its romance. They might not tell you that’s what they want, but it’s a factor that could completely overhaul the popularity of your story. Why? Because everyone loves a feel-good tale where you can’t help but root for the protagonist to […]
Setting the Scene
Lately I’ve been focusing on character development since your protagonists and antagonists are the heart of the story. That’s still true, but setting is just as important. I’ve said it before— the description you write for different scenes sets the tone and mood for how the reader will perceive the event. In this section of […]
Commentary on The (Lack of) Fiction Pulitzer
Oscars. Emmys. Tonys. Grammys. I look forward to the artistic awards every year and yet, I don’t follow book awards. It’s not like there’s a Booky award show. There should be! It would be amazing! Think about it: Hugh Jackman could host and do skits about the books, they could show book trailers for the […]
Pitch Wars Mentee 2014
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