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    Day: December 15, 2019

    Always Believe In Yourself

    Always believe in yourself and don’t give up. If you genuinely think your story is good, there’s every chance someone else will too. D’Lacey, C. (2019). Top… Read more “Always Believe In Yourself”

    December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

    Get Right Inside Their Head

    To make characters convincing, you have to get right inside their heads and experience the world as they do. You have to be them and use their… Read more “Get Right Inside Their Head”

    December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

    Take A Break And Listen To Your Subconscious

    Stuck? Don’t burn, shred or feed your manuscript to the hamster. Take a break from the story and listen to your subconscious. Follow up any peculiar ideas… Read more “Take A Break And Listen To Your Subconscious”

    December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

    You Can’t Research A Fantasy Novel

    Truth is, you can’t research a fantasy novel, because you’re basically describing an invented world. So be as adventurous as you like. The only advice I would… Read more “You Can’t Research A Fantasy Novel”

    December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

    Dialogue Is Engineered To Move A Story Along

    Fictional dialogue is engineered to move a story along. Quick tips: Keep it crisp. Try not to repeat what the last person has said. Don’t use an… Read more “Dialogue Is Engineered To Move A Story Along”

    December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

    Writing Good Dialogue Is An Art

    Writing good dialogue is an art. You’re unlikely to learn much about it by listening to two people talking on a bus. D’Lacey, C. (2019). Top writing… Read more “Writing Good Dialogue Is An Art”

    December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

    Think About Writing Screenplays

    If your stories are all dialogue, think about writing screenplays. D’Lacey, C. (2019). Top writing tips. [online] the Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2016/jun/01/top-writing-tips [Accessed 15 Dec. 2019].

    December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

    Don’t Over-Describe

    Don’t over-describe things. Part of the enjoyment of stories is building your own picture from the clues the author provides. One interesting bit of detail is worth… Read more “Don’t Over-Describe”

    December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

    Beware The “Alarm Clock” Opening

    Beware the “alarm clock” opening. We don’t want to read about Fred waking up, switching off the alarm, yawning, scratching his bum, putting his slippers on, going… Read more “Beware The “Alarm Clock” Opening”

    December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

    Aim For A Killer First Line

    Aim for a killer first line. Go for a sentence that gives the reader some idea of what the story is about. The best short story I… Read more “Aim For A Killer First Line”

    December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

    A Little Soon Becomes A Lot

    First things first. To be a writer, you have to write. Often. With genuine desire. From the heart. Write a little every day if you can. A… Read more “A Little Soon Becomes A Lot”

    December 15, 2019 by Rolando Andrés Ramos

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