The Rules of Good Dialogue
Forget my English degree, the last three years of webinars, classes and craft books have taught me about the rules […]
Writing
Writing
Posts on the craft of writing
Anticipation mingled with Uncertainty
“Drama is anticipation mingled with uncertainty.” So said British playwright William Archer back in the Edwardian era. A definition that
Six Essential Questions For Writing
Emmy-winning screenwriter, script doctor, and writing coach Glen Gers sums up twenty-five years experience with his six essential questions for
Why Stories Need the Everyman
One of the key ingredients of successful novels is the relatability of the characters; it’s why stories need the Everyman,
More Scenes in Each Chapter
Working through a reverse outline of Book One, I’m breaking down the action of the novel as part of the
Troubles, Decisions and Consequences
Worry not, no personal woes here; we’re plotting troubles, decisions and consequences in fiction. Another guest lecturer on Sanderson’s BYU
Ten Ways To Improve Your Writing
In unabashed, media-pimping, YouTube style, I bring you ten ways to improve your writing. Ta-da! Inspired by a similar non-fiction
Random Nouns Writers’ Prompt
My writers group over on DDW’s Discourse served up a Random Nouns Writers’ Prompt entitled The Jar of Nouns.
Are People Losing Reading ‘Stamina?’
Interviewed at the Hay Literary Festival, Dame Jacqueline Wilson wonders are people losing ‘reading stamina?’ Appearing on BBC Radio 4’s
Five Items for Page One
Attention spans are getting shorter, reading choice is getting bigger; which is why writers have to include five items on