Creating Great Plot Twists
Plot twists are found in every genre, it’s all about the unexpected, so the reader wants to learn more. The best tip for writing great twists is to come up with or write about unexpected developments or circumstances while making sure to explain it in a way that is believable – unless it’s a memoir and it’s meant to shock the reader. The challenge for the writer is to craft twists that are both unexpected and...
Read MoreThe Importance of Dialog in Any Genre
People in a story or a case study or in a memoir are on a journey that needs to be ever moving forward. Nothing can slow the journey down more quickly than two people sitting down and making small talk, moving from one topic to another. Intention is vital. Every word that is spoken by the people in a story needs to help drive the story...
Read MoreHow To Use The Right Amount of Tension In Your Writing.
Tension is created by lack. Lack of understanding, lack of closure, lack of power, lack of love, or inner peace. When your readers have questions, that creates tension. When they need to know what happens next, that is...
Read MoreHow to Write An Easy Three Part Outline
Your outline will become a template for your book. The outline can often be overwhelming, and this is where some writers quit or abandon the project. Try not to over-think this. Remember, you don’t need to have everything figured out before you...
Read MoreMotivational Mindmapping Techniques
Mind Mapping is one of the coolest tools in your writer’s toolkit and it’s mandatory if you’re going to properly prepare to write your book. Mind Mapping gets you using both sides of your brain (the analytical side and the creative side) while you plan. This process allows all thoughts, ideas and information to rise to the surface of your...
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