Evoking Emotion: Crafting Emotionally Resonant Scenes to Connect Readers to Your Characters
Emotions are at the heart of every memorable story, driving readers to become deeply invested in the characters and their journeys. Writing emotionally resonant scenes can elicit strong feelings, creating a lasting impact on your audience. Here...
MoreMastering Dialogue: The Art of Crafting Natural and Engaging Conversations
Dialogue is an essential element in storytelling, as it brings characters to life, reveals their personalities, and propels the plot forward. Writing natural and engaging dialogue can be challenging, but with the right techniques, you can create...
MorePushing the Envelope When Writing Fiction
In the ever-expanding world of literature, creating a captivating and unique work of fiction is no small feat. For aspiring authors and seasoned wordsmiths alike, it’s crucial to push the envelope and strive for more than “just...
MoreWriting Strong Openings: Hook Your Readers from Page One
Every great story begins with a strong opening. The first few lines are crucial in capturing the reader’s attention and setting the stage for the rest of the story. A powerful opening line not only hooks the reader, but also establishes the...
MoreAdvanced showing vs. telling: “to”
You’ve probably seen the admonishments to “show” rather than “tell” in your work. Showing the character doing something brings the reader into the action, while describing the action (telling) turns the reader into a...
MoreThe Starships of INFERNUM
In this post we talk to Jayson Adams, author of Infernum, about the propulsion and ship designs in his novel. FF: What was the inspiration behind the ships in the book? JA: Early on I decided to riff on present day UFO reports. It’s as if...
MoreDon’t annoy your readers with repetitive words
Running across a word or phrase more than once in a sentence or paragraph can be jarring. Those who notice suddenly become aware they’re reading a book instead of remaining immersed in your narrative. These readers may wonder if...
MoreFinding the speed bumps in your writing
Good fiction is almost hypnotic. It slips you into a state where the everyday world disappears, leaving only the imaginary one crafted by the author. But just as a loud noise or distraction can shatter a trance, so too can the rough spots in your...
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