Category: Writing Tips
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Make sure your story has a clear message or takeaway.
One of the first things I realized about storytelling is the importance of identifying the core lesson before starting the writing process. It’s crucial to ask, “What is the main idea?” and understand the lesson I want my audience to take away. This is true even in fiction. Starting with a summary that conveys the…
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Create your basic book writing to-do-list
This week I had a meet and greet at the community college where I’ll be teaching a series of book publishing courses in the spring. The meet and greet was awesome! It was a great chance for students interested in the course to swing by, meet their instructor, and ask any questions they may have.…
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Use dialogue to bring your characters to life.
Dialogue is an essential tool in the writer’s kit for bringing characters to life. It is through the words they speak that readers get to know who the characters are, their personalities, motivations, and relationships. But writing dialogue that is both believable and engaging can be challenging. Here are some tips on how to use…
