I've been thinking recently about how anyone so rarely puts into practice what bloggers teach. For example, when I read a writing post I might skip through it, nod along with the facts, and comment how it was a great post, and then go about my day. But...that really didn't do anything, did it? I know, that sounds weird, but hear me out.
Tag: Writing
Top 10 Writing Resources You Need to Check Out
HEY GUYS! Have you ever had a writing problem that you couldn't fix and didn't know where to turn to for help? Today I'm going to be recommending to you 5 writing websites, and 5 writing books which will up your writing game like nothing else. Let's get started! *Also, a HUGE thank you to Tori for requesting this post!!! (I'm not sure if you have a blog-if so, let me know and I will 100% link to you!)
Is Your Emotional Dialogue Falling Flat? Here’s How to Fit It!
Have you ever written a deep scene that happens between characters that just...falls flat? All the dialogue is corny, mushy, and incredibly cheesy. Not the most appetizing combo for second breakfast (or for reading, for that matter). So, today, I'm going to be sharing with you 4 solid steps + an example scene on how to build up a structure for the deep conversations your characters have in a way that won't make it sound so cheesy! *Also, a HUGE thank you to Joy from her blog, Joy Caroline, for requesting this post!!! I totally enjoyed writing this!
How to Write a Best-Friend Relationship (Between Girls!)
Have you ever struggled with writing best-friend relationships between girl characters? Today I'll be sharing with you 3 tips on creating a realistic one! Let's get started!
How to Know WHEN to Edit Your Writing With These 3 Tips!
Have you ever finished writing something and all you can do is just sit there in horror at the thought of editing it? Today I’m going to be sharing with you 3 tips on WHEN you should edit your writing! **ALSO, a HUGE thank you to Issabelle from Teen Writers Nook for requesting this post! I hope this helps you!!**
How to Get to the End of Your Book When It Feels Impossible
How will I ever make it to the end? This is a question you're not alone in asking. Today I'll be sharing with you 4 things that I've learned to use to empower me in continuing to plot and write my book until I make it to the end. Let's get started!
Surprise! Snippets From a Never-Mentioned-Before Novel!!!
Was this what I planned for my post today? No, no it was not. But when inspiration cracked me over the head this past Saturday I-instead of writing a blog post-wrote give or take 5,769 on 12 pages for around 3 hours. And then I had a revelation: I HAD TO SHARE IT WITH YOU GUYS.
3 Writing Distractions All Writers Have + How To Avoid Them
Every story has a point to it. There's always some sort of impending doom looming menacingly at the protagonist, which the entire story will lead up to. And yet often times we find ourselves...well, getting distracted from it. It's way too easy to wedge a party in there ("For some excitement," we tell ourselves) or throw in a dance-off battle scene ("For epic-ness,") or even an entire new epic character half-way through the book ("For comic-relief,"). While on the outside these things seem fun, they're actually damaging your story. Today we're going to be looking at 3 different distractions writers have, and how to avoid them! Let's get started!
How to Shatter Readers’ Hearts With a Riveting Death Scene
Have you ever written the death of character that was supposed to be really sad and heart-breaking but just completely fell flat? Today I'm going to be giving you 3 steps to avoiding this, and instead create a riveting death scene. Let's get started!
THIS is Ruining Your Chances of Success in NaNoWriMo
50,000 words. That's the goal of NaNoWriMo. But writers are always always ALWAYS forgetting one very important thing...