The pleasures and perils of prologues
Here are some tips on how to use one skillfully—and when not to use one at all Read More “The pleasures and perils of prologues”
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An experienced writer of short fiction offers a broad range of entry points that can get you started. Read More “5 ways into a story”
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There’s nothing like a ‘there is’ phrase to suck the energy out of a sentence Read More “Expletives deleted”
To write a compelling story, you must thwart your character’s desire. These questions will keep you on the right track. Read More “Target character and conflict with a handy checklist”