From https://literarydevices.net/anadiplosis/: Anadiplosis The term anadiplosis is a Greek word, which means “to reduplicate.” It refers to the repetition of a word or words in successive clauses in such a way that the second clause starts with the same word which marks the end of the previous clause. Anadiplosis exhibits a typical pattern of repeating … Continue reading Literary Devices →

From https://thecreative.cafe/finding-themes-in-your-writing-fc4959113c83: What is Theme? Definition, Examples of Theme in Literature Home » The Writer’s Dictionary » What is Theme? Definition, Examples of Theme in Literature Definition of theme: The theme of a literary work is a salient abstract idea that emerges from the treatment of its subject matter. Common themes are love, war, deceit, … Continue reading Themes Revisited →

From http://blog.janicehardy.com/2010/04/book-are-like-orges.html: I'm a sparse first drafter. I like to bang out a rough chapter and get the basic events down first so I know how the scene plays out. Then, I go back and layer in the other components to flesh out the chapter and bring it to life. This works for me because … Continue reading Writing in Layers →

From https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/single-best-way-write-powerful-themes/: How to Intertwine Plot, Character, and Theme in Every Scene If plot, character, and theme are the foundational underpinnings of story itself, then they must be present in every scene as well, right? But that gets tricky. How can you make sure these elements are doing their job in every scene? And if they’re … Continue reading Incorporating Your Theme into Your Story →

From https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/teacher_and_tutor_resources/writing_tutors/tutoring_creative_writing_students/metaphors_in_creative_writing.html: What is a metaphor? The term metaphor meant in Greek "carry something across" or "transfer," which suggests many of the more elaborate definitions below: Metaphor TableDefinitionOriginA comparison between two things, based on resemblance or similarity, without using "like" or "as"most dictionaries and textbooksThe act of giving a thing a name that belongs to … Continue reading Adding Depth with Metaphors →

From https://literarydevices.net/repetition/: Repetition is a literary device that involves intentionally using a word or phrase for effect, two or more times in a speech or written work. For repetition to be noticeable, the words or phrases should be repeated within close proximity of each other. Repeating the same words or phrases in a literary work … Continue reading The Power of Repetition →

From https://writetodone.com/6-key-steps-to-finding-your-passion-as-a-writer/: Dancers and actors spend a lot of time exploring themselves to perfect their crafts. It is one thing to be a proficient dancer or actor. It is quite another to be an inspired and passionate artist. You must explore what is inside of you, draw it forth, and  infuse it into your role. … Continue reading Using Symbols and Motifs →

From https://jerryjenkins.com/story-structures/: What Is Story Structure? Structure is to a story what the skeleton is to the human body. The structure you choose for your story should help you align and sequence: The ConflictThe ClimaxAnd the Resolution The order in which you tell your story determines how effectively you create drama, intrigue, and tension, all … Continue reading More on Story Structure →

From https://theeditorsblog.net/2013/04/07/marking-time-with-the-viewpoint-character/: Without adequate time markers, readers may be lost to the timing of story events, how quickly those events come upon characters and how much breathing time characters have between those events. References to time and day (or month or season or year) are necessary to keep readers linked with story events and hold them … Continue reading Showing the Passage of Time →

From https://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/articles/writing-the-perfect-scene/: The Two Levels of Scene Structure A scene has two levels of structure, and only two. They are: The large-scale structure of the sceneThe small-scale structure of the scene This may seem obvious, but by the end of this article, I hope to convince you that it’s terribly profound. If you then want to … Continue reading Writing in Scenes →