Myths of the Writing Process
Here’s a list of some myths about the writing process I pulled together to help people distinguish fact from fiction: Myth: My First Draft Will Be My Final Draft Fact: You will likely end up writing several iterations of one draft and then it will transform into something new along the way. The more you […]
Developing Characters
After you have constructed your character, it’s time to develop them in the narrative. Sure, you could have a story where the character remains flat and unchanged, but that certainly won’t get readers excited. For short stories, it’s possible for the characters to be stagnant, but in a novel, characters that don’t change should be […]
Sensible Sensory
When you read over your newly crafted scene, you’re first reaction is generally positive, isn’t it? Writing is no simple feat, after all. Even on the first draft you have accomplished something amazing. You have translated a thought that once lived in your head and molded it into a scene on paper that others can […]
Writer’s Sketch 6: A Slow Winter’s Day
The sound of a clock ticking off the seconds remains my only company. It’s a slow day. Winter seldom brings visitors to my humble shop near the outskirts of town. A dizzying glow of light flickers as the filament in my sole lamp is sure to die out soon. Thankfully, the day grants several more […]
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