My state writing group had a Zoom meeting today at lunch where we discussed writing dialogue. One of the things the host asked was “What are some things writers do […]
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How to Edit Your Manuscript
I’m nearly done with my second re-write of the book, and it’s time to think about editing again. How do you edit your own work, and when do you know […]
5 Myths About Dialogue
Everybody knows what dialogue is. You read it all the time, in every fiction book you pick up. You hear it on TV and in the movies. It’s obvious … […]
Short-Shorts: Improve Your Dialogue
HERE’S a nice link to go with yesterday’s dialogue tips – 10 Easy Ways to Improve Dialogue!
The Writer’s Guide to Eavesdropping
Writers are incurable eavesdroppers — and we should be. It’s our job to create believable characters, and in order to create, you have to understand. Thus, we spend a great […]
Finish It Off
I think I have finished the poker story for the Wolf Creek anthology. Notice the operative word “think.” Sometimes it’s hard to know when you’ve really finished something. I had […]
Advice from the Tony Hillerman Conference
I’ve spent a lovely three days hob-nobbing with other authors and attending writing panels. Here are some gems from the classes. The day I stop learning about my characters is […]
5 Dialogue Tips
For some writers, dialogue flows easily onto the page; for others, it’s an agonizing battle to find just the right words. Here are some tips for writing convincing dialogue. Know […]