Scene vs. Sequence vs. Act Scenes, sequences, and acts are all structural units. Learn the difference.

“Scene vs. Sequence vs. Act” by September C. Fawkes #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.septembercfawkes.com/2019/11/scen...

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#9: Use Dialogue to Create Dynamic Interactions Between Characters - Katherine Cowley Many of the most quoted Jane Austen quotes come from her characters’ dialogue. Personally, I find that the dialogue between her characters is always engaging and dynamic. She never uses it simply for one character to give information to another character (or to the reader): her dialogue always has a deep impact on the plot, on the characters, and on the subtext.

"Jane Austen Writing Lessons #9: Use Dialogue to Create Dynamic Interactions Between Characters" by Katherine Cowley @kathycowley #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips

Using Contradictions to Create Masterful Microtension - Part 1 Discover how using contradictions to create microtension can enrich your fiction and make your writing masterful.

Using Contradictions to Create Masterful Microtension: www.livewritethrive.com/2026/02/10/u... by CS Lakin #wkb18

Is it bad to start sentences with "there are"? Have you ever heard it’s bad to start sentences with “there are,” “there is,” and “it is”? That's often good advice, but like most writing advice, it’s also not absolute. We have examples of both when...

“Expletive Sentences: Should You Start with ‘There Is’ or ‘There Are’?” by Mignon Fogarty via GrammarGirl #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.quickanddirtytips.com/articles/exp...

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What’s the Difference Between a Hyphen and a Dash (and an Em Dash)? Author and professor Audrey Wick breaks down the difference between a hyphen, a dash, and an em dash, and explains what punctuation should do for your writing and storytelling.

"What’s the Difference Between a Hyphen and a Dash (and an Em Dash)?" by Audrey Wick @WickWrites via @WritersDigest #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips

How to Build a Plot in the Background Without a careful balance, readers will get bored or frustrated.

“How to Build a Plot in the Background” by Chris Winkle via @mythcreants #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips

What Writers Can Learn From Trashy Novels Trashy novels aren’t trashy at all – they’re lessons in disguise. This blog is about what writers can learn from trashy novels. What Writers Can Learn From Trashy Novels Even writers love trashy novel...

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"What Writers Can Learn From Trashy Novels" by Susanne Bennett via WritersWrite #amwriting #writingadvice #writingtips #writerslife #WritingCommunity www.writerswrite.co.za/what-writers...

Ready to take on a difficult goal? Here's how a buddy might help Some people team up with an "accountability partner" or "accountability group" to accomplish big goals or tasks. Here's how to set up a successful partnership.

Some people team up with an "accountability partner" or "accountability group" to accomplish big goals or tasks. Here's how to set up a successful partnership.

The 6 Scenes Every Action Novel Needs Are you writing an action story? If so, make sure to include these key scenes in your draft so that you can deliver on readers' expectations and write a story that works!

“The 6 Scenes Every Action Story Needs” by Savannah Gilbo #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.savannahgilbo.com/blog/action-...

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Kandinsky on the Spiritual Element in Art and the Three Responsibilities of Artists “To harmonize the whole is the task of art.”

“Kandinsky on the Spiritual Element in Art and the Three Responsibilities of Artists” by Maria Popova via Brainpicker #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.themarginalian.org/2014/06/02/k...

What Lures Readers Into Picking Up an Unfamiliar Book? - Reactor What elements do you look for when browsing the shelves?

What Lures Readers Into Picking Up an Unfamiliar Book? reactormag.com/what-lures-r... By James Davis Nicoll #wkb70

Using Plain Language in Speculative Fiction Our free writing app lets you set writing goals and track your progress, so you can finally write that book!

"Using Plain Language in Speculative Fiction" by @JoshuaIsard via @LitReactor #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips

Point Of View In Story Writing And How To Select One Selecting the point of view in story writing is a vital first step for an author planning to write a book. You have three choices of POV.

"Point Of View In Story Writing And How To Select One" by @Derek_Haines via @justpublishing #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips

The Principles of Plotting Part Two: Oscillation The second entry in a series on figuring out plot and applying it to your fiction

Plot is change! But this change can be remarkably subtle. @LincolnMichel countercraft.substack.com/p/the-princi... #writingcommunity #authorcommunity #writingtips

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"Beta Reader Words of Wisdom" via KillZoneBlog #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips killzoneblog.com/2023/03/beta...

FUMIGATE (+): cleanse, deodorize, freshen, quarantine, sterilize (≠ choke, foul, taint) #DailyVerb #verbalize

#5onFri: Five Questions to Ask when Writing a Second Chance Romance How do you craft an un-put-downable second chance romance? Mona Shroff, author of THEN, NOW, AND ALWAYS shares how!

“#5onFri: Five Questions to Ask when Writing a Second Chance Romance” by Mona Shroff via DIYMFA #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips diymfa.com/writing/five...

How to Isolate Your Characters in the 21st Century Crafting a compelling mystery is at the core of any good suspense story. It’s the ability to keep readers engaged from the moment the first clue drops in chapter one, through the twists and turns a…

"How to Isolate Your Characters in the 21st Century" by Laura McCluskey via CrimeReads #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips #WritingCrime crimereads.com/how-to-isola...

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4 tips for extroverted writers One of the hallmarks of introversion is, seemingly, writing, clicking on, and sharing on articles about introversion. To wit: 17 Graphs That Are Way Too Real For Introverts 21 Pictures You’ll Only Understand If You’re Introverted 25 Mildly Irritating Things That Drive Introverts Crazy 25 Dating Tips Every Introvert Needs To Know 21 Insanely Useful […]

“4 tips for extroverted writers” by @nathanbransford #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips

Your Character's Three Choices: Character Goal Examples for Writers Discover essential character goal examples for writers and learn how to craft compelling, multi-layered motivations using the "three choices."

"Your Character’s Three Choices: Character Goal Examples for Writers" by K.M. Weiland via Writers Helping Writers #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/character-go...

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Writing Extreme Characteristics How to write characters with extreme traits.

“Writing Extreme Characteristics” by September C. Fawkes @SeptCFawkes

#61: Conveying Emotion through Character Thoughts and Free Indirect Speech - Katherine Cowley In the previous lesson, we analyzed a scene in Sense and Sensibility and discovered 10 emotional clues that Jane Austen uses to convey what characters feel to the reader. These ranged from concrete actions to impressions to shifts to dialogue. These clues are extremely useful, because they can create an emotional picture even for minor characters, far removed from the narrator’s perspective.

“Jane Austen Writing Lessons #61: Conveying Emotion through Character Thoughts and Free Indirect Speech” by Katherine Cowley @kathycowley #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips

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"Conflict, Conflict, Conflict…The Secret to Punching Up Your Fiction" by Brian Andrews via CareerAuthors #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips careerauthors.com/conflict-con...

How a Pantser Learned to Plot I used to be a pantser.  Time was writing by the seat of my pants was the only way I could imagine getting any writing done. This particular approach to the writing process worked for me for a very…

“How a Pantser Learned to Plot” by Tonya R. Moore via Ryan Lanz #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips ryanlanz.com/2024/09/12/h...