Category: how-to
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How to Write: Show and Tell
“Show; don’t tell.” Writers take great pride in passing on this standard advice. But what does it mean to “show” instead of “tell”? What does […]
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Yay! Juvie Fantasies and Major Online Writing Course
As of May 1st, prices are going up on Holly Lisle’s online career-survival course for novelists. Update: I’m just going through the first couple of […]
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Everything’s a Metaphor—7 Ways to Build Meaning into Your Story
I should begin by clarifying what I mean by “metaphor.” I do not mean abstract symbolism that you force the reader to dig through, so […]
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7 Ways to Eradicate the Copulative (How to Get Rid of the Verb “To Be”)
“To be, or not to be?” Not is usually the answer. Eliminate the verb “to be.” This basic writing and revision tip you’ll hear all […]
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10 Steps to Punch Up Your Prose
If you read a lot, you’ve probably read at least one author you admire. Her words seem to flow through your heart like a river. […]
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How to Turn Character Ideas into Characters
They say ideas are a dime a dozen, even character ideas. Many experienced authors don’t even think about it anymore; they don’t remember when they […]
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How to Write a Character-Driven Flash Story Really Fast
A couple Fridays ago— This is just after my computer gave out, and I was behind schedule on everything. Come Friday morning, I had not […]
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Writing Prompts from Classic Stories
Here’s a way to come up with story ideas: retell a classic story, with a twist or two. Or merely use an extant story for […]
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