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The power of a strong premise: How to develop a compelling idea for your novel
When writing a story, a strong premise is the foundation of a great novel, driving the story forward and grabbing your reader’s attention by promising an engaging and satisfying read. The question is: how do you come up with a compelling premise for your novel? A good premise should: Once you have a general idea…
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Writers’ Corner Workshop: What it means to show and not tell
Join me at the RHPL on March 6 and April 3 for a Writers’ Corner workshop on what it means to show and not tell. What is meant by “showing” versus “telling” and how can you tell the difference? Is it ever okay to “tell?” Is there such a thing as showing too much?…
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The power of show-don’t-tell in fiction writing
In fiction writing, the technique of “show-don’t-tell” is a tool with the power to bring your stories to life. The basic idea behind show-don’t-tell is that instead of simply telling your readers what’s happening, you should show them through descriptive language, action, and dialogue. To do this effectively, keep the following in mind: Use descriptive…
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Writing for different age groups
Crafting stories for children, YA, and adult audiences Writing for different age groups is a challenging task that requires a different approach for each target audience. Children, young adults (YA), and adult audiences all have different interests, reading levels, and attention spans. This blog post explores the different elements that go into crafting stories when…
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