Duck! Before one hits you! Okay, I'm just being funny, but that's because I'm going to talk to you about Floating Body Parts or FBPs. I shall explain, but before I start, I have to admit that I am not entirely against FBPs in every single writing … [Continue reading]
Writing Lesson 2.21 – Get Into Character
February 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Experimenting with First Person Point of View I've noticed lately how many best-sellers are written in 1st person point of view--especially young adult novels. When a story is written in 1st person, the author writes as if they are the main … [Continue reading]
Writing Lesson 2.20 – Back to Basics
February 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today, let's talk about . . . Homonyms Huh? Sounds like grammar. <Pause here for groans> Yes! Creative writing is a LOT more fun than grammar drills, but if you intend to submit your writing for publication, Rule #1 is that it must be … [Continue reading]
Writing Lesson 2.19 – Discovering the Arc
January 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For centuries, explorers, scientists, and Bible scholars have been hoping to find the resting place and remains of Noah's Ark. But as writers, we are on another search. We are exploring to find our story or character arc. A story without a … [Continue reading]
Announcing the 2nd Annual NOVELWritingSite Writer’s Contest!
January 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sharpen your pencils and recharge the batteries in your laptops! It's time to begin planning for the 2nd Annual NOVELWritingSite Writer's Contest! We'll accept entries April 15-May 1, 2011, so you have about three months to pick your best story … [Continue reading]
