Note: How to Write Believable Dialogue originally appeared on MetaStellar's Writing Advice of the Week column. I’m going to let you in on a secret: The key to writing believable dialogue is mimicking the way people talk in real life. Because authentic dialogue between characters is the same as the dialogue we speak to others. … Continue reading How to Write Believable Dialogue
Hi, everyone! I wanted to create a post for this week, but so many things got in the way that I realized I wouldn't have time to make a proper Saturday post. So it'll be a short one today. Fortunately, I have an announcement! My Linktree is officially live! I meant to get this done … Continue reading My Linktree Is Officially Up!
Sometimes, writing doesn't come easily. For example, I realized a while back that I was in a slump, and I just couldn't muster the energy to write. I thought, "Is there something wrong with my writing?" "Am I doing this wrong?" It took a toll. But then I realized that I could use this slump … Continue reading 3 Ways to Escape a Writing Slump
Note: this post originally appeared on MetaStellar's Writing Advice of the Week column. Check out Three Things Your Character Needs from the Beginning. Figuring out your main character is just as important as figuring out your world and worldbuilding. This is especially true for your main protagonist. You want your character to be complex while … Continue reading Three Things Your Character Needs from the Beginning
Note: This post originally appeared on MetaStellar's Writing Advice of the Week column. One of the biggest age-old debates among writers is, ultimately, how much planning you need to do before you start writing a novel. Some writers greatly enjoy plotting, which typically involves outlining most or all of the major details of a story … Continue reading Plotting vs. Pantsing: Pros and Cons
Note: this post originally appeared in MetaStellar's Writing Advice of the Week. Find the full video at the end of the article! No matter how experienced, every writer will encounter a plot hole in their writing at some point. This is just one of those things that’s inevitable as you develop a story. Sometimes writers, … Continue reading 4 Ways to Fix a Plot Hole in Your Story
It takes a lot of effort to write a prologue. I admit wholeheartedly. I'll start off by saying that I hate writing the beginning of a book. You might try to include every detail you think is important or provide as much context as possible to make everything as straightforward as possible. Chapter one just … Continue reading How to Write a Killer Prologue
When writing a short story, you need to make every word count. That means giving your readers the basic pieces of a story, including a character, their conflict, and the setting where everything takes place, right away. Because if editors aren't interested in your story from the first few lines, they're going to pass on … Continue reading 3 Ways to Get Editors Invested in Your SF/F Story
Reading is just as important to a writer as writing is. Without reading, writers lose valuable opportunities to improve their craft, learn from the best, and enjoy immersive worlds. But sometimes it's difficult to read more, not just as a hobby, but as a writer. What does it mean to read as a writer? It … Continue reading 3 Ways to Read More as A SF/F Writer
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another author interview. This week I had the opportunity to talk with author Ryan Lanz, creator of the A Writer's Path blog. He's also the author of Crossroads of Redemption, The Silver Crystal, and more. Check out the interview below! Hello Emma! I appreciate you having me on and digging … Continue reading Interview with Ryan Lanz
