There comes a moment in the creative process when one set of eyes isn’t enough, and you need to find someone to critique your work. At the same time, you’ll probably need to do some critiquing of your own, either to reciprocate or just to improve your own skills. Here are some tips on how … Continue reading How to critique a story (and get some eyes on yours)
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How to write a killer: 5 great examples
Getting into the head of someone who's taken a life isn't easy (I hope!) But well written books can transport us anywhere, even into the head of a murderer. These are five books I've found very useful in writing my novel. They're all wonderful and enjoyable reads as well. 1. Blood on Snow by Jo … Continue reading How to write a killer: 5 great examples
Author Interview: Amelia Bishop
Welcome to the second in a series of author interviews. Today romance author Amelia Bishop shares some insights about character development, her experiences with traditional and self-publishing, and gives us a glimpse into her recent novel Night Vision. Sarah: So many of your stories have a touch of the supernatural, whether it’s witchcraft or a … Continue reading Author Interview: Amelia Bishop
Writing software spotlight: Scrivener
There came a point in the creation of my novel when Microsoft Word and Google Docs just weren't cutting it. The document I was creating was too long and too complex. So, in addition to the apps I use for note taking and brainstorming, I picked up two alternative word processing programs, Scrivener and Storyist. … Continue reading Writing software spotlight: Scrivener
4 medical research resources for writers
As a mandate, "Do no harm" is all well and good for doctors, but as Kurt Vonnegut once said, writers must be sadists, tormenting our characters "so that the reader may see what they're made of." Whether you want to torment your characters with a disease, or inflict upon them a career in medicine, research … Continue reading 4 medical research resources for writers
Setting the stage: Tone and realism in fiction
One of the wonderful things about art is that it can take us anywhere. But when constructing a setting, particularly a real world setting, it's important to get a good sense of the tone and level of realism you want your work to have. If the setting isn't consistent, well researched, and appropriate for the … Continue reading Setting the stage: Tone and realism in fiction
10 Practical Writing Tips from the Greats
There's a lot of writing advice floating out around there, much of it to do with the philosophical approach to the craft, or the ever elusive formula for creativity. I've compiled here a list of very practical suggestions from Kurt Vonnegut, Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, and a few others. Some of this advice may seem … Continue reading 10 Practical Writing Tips from the Greats
Sarah Kay Moll 