I’m convinced every writer suffers from some amount of writer’s block now and again. A serious writer isn’t someone who never gets blocked, but rather someone who fights through it. If you’re feeling blocked, here are ten strategies I like to use to get the words flowing again. 1. Step back and read some or … Continue reading 10 ways to break through writer’s block
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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
The dilemma of research
When I do research I often find myself overwhelmed by the amount and scope of information out there. I could spend dozens of hours in libraries and on the internet pulling together facts about the topics in my novel. To preserve my writing time and my sanity, I have to remind myself not to get … Continue reading The dilemma of research
Walk like a fox
For the first month or so of the million-word year, I crashed through the wordy underbrush. Drafts flew from my fingers and soon crumpled into virtual wastebaskets. Nothing was all that good, but I moved too quickly to see it. Amidst that frantic pace, I learned to fox-walk, something one of my characters can do … Continue reading Walk like a fox
Sarah Kay Moll 