Realism
is important in fiction, especially when we talk about plausibility. For
example, a plot should always be plausible and realistic. In our everyday lives
there are laws and rules that prevent us from presenting a Pollyanna existence
for our characters. Always, a writer should include those rules...
Tactical Tuesday: Advice for Self-Editing
A
disturbing trend has begun in the world of fiction. I have to admit that I do
not read much secular work, so the novels in which I have noted this newest
technique have all been in CBA.
Back
story is something every writer hears about. We’re told not to drop it into the
story in large chunks....
Make-A-Story™ - Monday's Writing Prompt
Writing to spec – you’ve heard the term. It means writing what the publisher
wants. Can you do it? In our new feature - Make-A-Story™, we ask
you to create a story with these elements.
The story can be set in any time frame, any length, must adhere to our
guidelines and have...
Tactical Tuesday: Advice for Self-Editing
Recently,
a friend asked me how an editor can tell that an author has found genuine “voice”?
That’s
a deep and profound question.
I only
wish I had a concrete answer.
The truth
is, I cannot speak for all editors, because editing, like critique, or a reader's preference is subjective. This...
Tactical Tuesday: Advice for Self-Editing
True.
Most publishers do not expect an author to know their formatting requirements.
There are certain variables between publishers such as spaces between lines,
font, and indentation, and these are not necessarily the responsibility of the
author.
However,
learning how to and implementing the following...
