Show, Don't Tell Means Fewer Words, Not More
Show, don't tell too often means every angry person must clench their fists and scowl; every sad person must weep.
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Katherine M. Kennedy
Writer
When To Use Filter Words In Your Writing
When should you use filter words in your writing, and why?
Getting Rid Of Filter Words in Your Writing
Filter words are words that filter the perceptions of the character, they are often redundant and can litter up the your writing, making it
Do You Have To Read To Write? A Hopefully Unnecessary Argument For Reading
If you aren't reading, you can't write, or you can write, but likely not well.
Pros, Cons, and Recommendations From A Die-Hard Pantser Writer
There are two main types of authors: Plotters and Pantsers. A pantser writes, “by the seat of their pants.” i.e., they don’t plan, plot or o
8 Questions You Need To Answer Before You Start Writing Your Book
There are some elements of writing advice, like the hatred of adverbs, that, while good to know, are not essential. Others are more importan
Why You Should Edit As You Write Your Book.
Don't edit as you write is excellent advice. Advice that I found almost impossible to follow. And when I did follow it while writing my seco
Why You Shouldn't Edit As You Write
I edited my first book while I wrote it. It got messy. Fast.
Why Is Writing So Darn Hard?
Writing shouldn't be hard. It should be easy. Have a thought; jot it down. Where lies the complexity? But it is hard. It's so hard that it m
Third Person POV—An Overview
When a narrative is relayed to the reader through the pronouns he, she, and they, and/ or by the character name, you are in third person POV
Not Like Other Girls. Confused and Imperfect, Writing Female Characters.
the Not Like Other Girls girl is chosen not because of who she is, but because of who she isn’t. And who she isn’t, is a feminine girl.
British Or American English? Which is Right for Your Writing?
British V American English. The battle has begun.
How to Write Your Own Effective, Professional Bio
A professional bio highlights your unique skillset, approach to business, experience, and personality, but it does so much more than that.
Writer's Block, Fact, or Fiction? How To Deal with Flagging Motivation.
Writer's block is just a term for a bad day, week, or year at the office.
You Don’t Need to Avoid ‘Said’ When Writing Dialogue.
The new writer will naturally freak out that they have written 'said' too many times in their manuscript. 'She said,' 'he said,' 'they said.
What Is Writing Experience and Do You Actually Need It to Write a Book?
JUMP AHEAD: What, by All That Is Good and Holy, Does ‘Experience’ Means When It Comes to Writing a Book? Writing Courses Experience...
How To Write A Book When You Don't Have A Story Idea
I don't believe you. I don't believe that you don't have a single solitary story idea. Sorry. SKIP AHEAD: You have A Book Idea, But You...
Bad Writing Advice to Ignore When You're Writing a Book
First books don't always suck, adverbs aren't evil, and writing goals are like being on a bad diet. Some writing advice is bad and should be
Answering Reddit Questions: How to Describe What Your Character Looks Like In First Person POV?
I'm a big Reddit fan, not the dodgy side, obviously, but the normal, helpful, lovely person side. I'm what would be considered a...
How To Find and Embrace Your Intangible Writing Style
Your writing style is your intangible writing personality. It's the words you use, the point of view you take, and the millions of little fa
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