by admin | Jul 26, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
“How do I improve characterization? What does that mean?” I hear new writers asking this almost daily. Many beginner writers struggle with how to improve characterization. In fact, new writers often don’t quite understand exactly what that means or... by admin | Jul 25, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Violence! We love it! In many genres, it’s 100% necessary. It can also be symbolic. Or not. Violence may be: thematic biblical Shakespearean allegorical transcendent metaphoric a plot device: ( Most action-adventure movies.) symbolic gratuitous In... by admin | Jul 24, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
A steep hill, a raging river, a putrid swamp– topography can reveal character, plot, emotion, conflict, and theme. Discover the power of topography. Symbols matter. Topography can be more than just the physical setting or location of your novel. It can reveal... by admin | Jul 23, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
A novel critique is scary! Really scary! But getting one is important, especially for beginner writers. A good critique can take your novel or book to the next level. A good critique will explain what you need to improve to make your novel better. There are all sorts... by admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Symbolism in architecture. The ancients understood its symbolic importance. Modern architects will agree. The roof overhead, the window gazed through, the threshold walked across, all these structural features are designed to create an emotion and feeling. Which means... by admin | Nov 4, 2019 | Author Advice, Write A Book, Writing Tips
Maximize psychological undertones and overtones in your writing to make a more powerful story! Words are magic. Powerful magic. Often imbued with symbolic meaning—overtones, undertones, nuance, subtext, connotation, and feelings—deep within our collective...