The latest post in our Writing 101 series is all about the dreaded infodump—when the author drops a landslide of information on the reader and the pace (and reader interest) grinds to a halt. These big blocks of text often show up in early chapters when a writer wants to be sure they’ve explained everything […] The post Writing 101: How to Fix an Infodump appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
A cardinal sin of storytelling is to skimp on conflict, and no wonder. Those problems, challenges, obstacles, and inner struggles help keep readers engaged, casting doubt on the character’s ability to achieve their goal. Because readers are focused on what’s happening from one scene to the next, it can appear that conflict is only occurring […] The post How to Use the Four Levels of Conflict to Strengthen Your Story appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
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When I was an intern at Ice Cube Press, I attended some events with my boss. At every event, the same questions always came up: “Can I send my manuscript to you?” “I sent you a query. Have you read it yet?” (Awkward!) “My book is XYZ. Is that something your press will publish?” “I […]| Editor's Quill
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're digging into foreshadowing and how to use it with our story. Original article: Foreshadowing vs. “Spoilers”: What’s the Difference? ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Foreshadowing vs. “Spoilers”: What’s the Difference? appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subsc...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : What are the different layers of conflict? How can understanding the different levels of conflict help our writing? Original article: Does Conflict Really Belong on Every Page? — Guest: Angela Ackerman ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Does Conflict Really Belong on Every Page? — Guest: Angela Ackerman appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these posts by ...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
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