Sneaky POV Shifts to Avoid
When it comes to point of view techniques, you probably already know that you avoid head hopping - jumping from one character's thoughts to...
Power Dynamics and the Art of Manipulation
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Therese Walsh discusses how to use the art of manipulation to create authentic power dynamics in your story. "Whether...
Music as Tension
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts continue their examination of tension, using music as an entry point. They also dive into questions...
4 Questions for Great Flashbacks
In a recent blog post, Tiffany Yates Martin offers advice on mastering flashbacks. "Used unskillfully, flashbacks risk yanking readers right out of your story,...
Finding Inspiration on Location
In an interview with the Script Apart podcast, Sacha Gervasi describes how he used real-life travel experience to create the characters in his script...
Ten Steps to Unleashing Your Writer’s Voice
A new post on Industrial Scripts offers advice on finding and maintaining your fictional voice. "Discovering your writing voice in screenwriting is a journey...
Need Help Choosing Your Next Project?
In a post on Killzone, James Scott Bell offers advice on choosing between two projects that are competing for your attention using a simple...
Advice on Mastering Sensory Language
Using sensory language is a key tool for writers, but it can be difficult to master. What do we mean by "sensory language" and...
Can You Answer These 4 Questions About Your Novel?
In a new blog post, Janice Hardy suggests four questions you should ask before you begin your novel. "I've discovered through (often painful) trial...
What’s for Dinner?
In a post on Lit Hub, Flynn Berry suggests an interesting way to inhabit your characters: Take them grocery shopping. "When I’m working on a...
