Tag: Writing Tips
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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? Explore these important questions by looking at dialogue, description, pacing and transitions, and learn how to invite your readers into the scenes you write.
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Read, Revise, Repeat: A Fiction Writer’s Self-Editing Toolbox
Short abstract In this hands-on workshop, fiction writers will discover practical strategies to revise and refine their work with confidence. We’ll break the editing process into manageable stages, guiding you to identify what’s working, what needs tightening, and what may require a full rewrite. You’ll also learn to spot common pitfalls such as echo words,…
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Writer’s Workshop: Deep dive into point of view
Like actors, authors need to get into character. Learn the tricks that deepen your point-of-view narrator so that readers feel like they are right in the action and not watching from the sidelines. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the different types of POV and the pitfalls of each. Then we’ll dive into exploring how you…
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Busting Editing Myths
Busting Editing Myths – Sunday February 9th [Virtual 1pm] Have you ever wondered what an editor does, or why you might need your book edited before submitting to an agent or publisher? What about self-publishing? Anyone can do it, so why should you pay someone to change the book you wanted to write? MJ Moores…
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5 tips for crafting a satisfying conclusion
In an earlier post, we discussed the importance of a strong beginning, but having a strong ending to your story is just as important. The end of your story is the last impression with which you will leave your readers, and it can make or break their enjoyment of your work. A weak ending can…
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The Art of Dialogue: How to Write Engaging Conversations
Dialogue in fiction serves to advance the plot and reveal information about characters, but it also brings the story to life. Many authors struggle to write dialogue that feels natural and engaging. To help with that, here are some tips for writing more effective dialogue. Dialogue should sound like real people talking, but try to…