Important Plot Points
Since I’ve written on this blog before about planning versus pantsing and the benefits / drawbacks of both, this post will be about the specific concerns one should consider while planning. First things first, an outline is different from the plan for your novel. At least to me it is. I see an outline as […]
Planning Vs Pantsing
Every writer has a different way of going about producing their stories, but generally speaking we fall into two camps. You’re either someone who plans the story ahead of time, with outlines, brainstorming and perhaps a scene or two already written; or you fly by the seat of your pants and jump into the writing […]
Writing Metaphors
Yeah, this isn’t a post about how to write metaphors. Although that would be a fun topic, huh? I’m talking about the two stages of the writing process that come after your completed draft. It’s easiest to comprehend when thought of as a metaphor, because let’s face it, saying that you’re editing or revising flat […]
Write the Right Ending
Often times the most difficult piece of writing is the ending. Everything you’ve plotted must mesh seamlessly and flow towards the finale. Plot points have to add up, foreshadowing must be perfect and the development of characters has to come together. And then you think you can “wing it”, right? This exactly why I’ve found going […]
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