Immersive Description

Jump to section: Writing Descriptions The Dos and Don'ts of Writing Immersive Description Setting the Stage: Drawing Readers in through Descriptive Details From https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/writing-descriptions: Writing Descriptions WritingCraft Jul 26 Written By Amy Holland Writing descriptions is a tricky part of the craft. Descriptions help you create a story world that’s immersive and engaging, but layering … Continue reading Immersive Description →

Creating Narrative Tension

Jump to Section: How to Weave Threads of Tension Through Your Story Basics of Fiction Writing - Narrative Tension 8 Effective Ways To Write Page-Turning Tension For Your Novel From https://www.well-storied.com/blog/how-to-weave-threads-of-tension-through-your-story: How to Weave Threads of Tension Through Your Story Every story is a carefully woven tapestry of tensions. And while narrative tensions can vary … Continue reading Creating Narrative Tension →

The Elements of Great Writing

Jump to Section: How to Write a Story Like a Literary Great Liar! by Isaac Asimov (Play) Liar! by Isaac Asimov (Short Story) From https://www.creativewritingnews.com/how-to-write-a-story/: How To Write A Story Like A Literary Great (Story Writing Tips + Examples) Sep 13, 2020Chiziterem 10 Comments Budding writers often wonder how to write a story. Not just … Continue reading The Elements of Great Writing →

Dead Metaphors

Jump to Section: On Writing: 10 Types of Short Stories Jack Kerouac's List of 30 Beliefs and Techniques for Writing and Life What is a Dead Metaphor? Examples of Dead Metaphors George Orwell on Writing and the Four Questions Great Writers Must Ask Themselves From https://agoodlibrary.com/what-is-dead-metaphor-definition-examples/: What is Dead Metaphor? A Simple Explanation! Share on … Continue reading Dead Metaphors →

Dribbles and Drabbles

Jump to Section: Drabble Writing for Beginners: How to Write the Perfect Drabble A Sample of Drabbles and Short Stories Drabble of the Day Recently Published Drabbles The Dribble Drabble Review 101 Drabble Prompts From https://onlineidealab.com/how-to-write-drabble/: Drabble Writing for Beginners: How to Write the Perfect Drabble Saturday, September 19, 2020 2 comments Pushpita Singh What’s … Continue reading Dribbles and Drabbles →

Method Writing, Puppeting, and Ticking Time Bombs

Jump to Section: What is Method Writing? Puppeting and Lifeless Characters 5 Tips on the Ticking Time Bomb From https://www.method-writing.com/what-is-method-writing/: What is Method Writing? Method Writing means different things to different people. Is it a writer version of ‘method acting’? Is it a specific school of writing? Or does it just mean using a methodical … Continue reading Method Writing, Puppeting, and Ticking Time Bombs →

Writing for Clarity (Eliminating Wordiness)

From https://academichelp.net/blog/wordiness.html: Most people think (well, in my opinion) being a writer means to be a person who knows lots of cool-sounding words, can manipulate them easily, and make candy even out of a trivial thought. And though writers can do all that, this is not what it means to be a writer. It’s just … Continue reading Writing for Clarity (Eliminating Wordiness) →

Ways to Increase Tension

From: https://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-create-tension-in-writing/: How to create tension in writing: 8 methods by Jordan Suspense and tension are essential for a page-turner. What are some techniques writers use for increasing tension in the rising action of a story or novel? Read these tips to build tension that keeps your reader intrigued and invested in your story arcs: … Continue reading Ways to Increase Tension →