From thoughtco.com In composition, tone is the expression of a writer's attitude toward subject, audience, and self. Tone is primarily conveyed in writing through diction, point of view, syntax, and level of formality. Etymology: From the Latin, "string, a stretching" "In Writing: A Manual for the Digital Age," David Blakesley and Jeffrey L. Hoogeveen make a simple … Continue reading Understanding the Importance of Tone →

From ignitedinkwriting.com: Perspective is the lens through which you’re telling your story. Which lens you choose affects your reader’s experience and opinion of your characters. As the author, you bring your own unique world view to your story. So do your readers. However, it is your choice in main character and distance that have the … Continue reading Choosing a Point of View →

From masterclass.com: 11 Tips for Descriptive Writing As any good writer knows, descriptive writing in a short story or novel takes practice. If descriptive passages are too long, they slow a story down. If a writer uses bland words (like describing a character as “nice”) character development will fall flat. Here are 11 writing tips … Continue reading Descriptive Storytelling →