Writing Prompt: Increasing Tension
You don’t always have to ratchet up the tension in your novel through action. Dialog, internal dialog, silence, sentence structure and even word choice can boost the tension.
Read MorePosted by Laura DiSilverio | Apr 1, 2018 | Writing Prompts
You don’t always have to ratchet up the tension in your novel through action. Dialog, internal dialog, silence, sentence structure and even word choice can boost the tension.
Read MorePosted by Laura DiSilverio | Mar 19, 2018 | Mystery
A unique and compelling antagonist can set your cozy mystery apart from the pack. If you’re writing a cozy mystery, consider these insider tips for developing your antagonist.
Read MorePosted by Laura DiSilverio | Mar 18, 2018 | Writing Prompts
Pick a favorite book and write down everything you know about the main character. How did the author convey each bit of information?
Read MorePosted by Laura DiSilverio | Mar 7, 2018 | Craft
Getting back to basics and working to construct the best possible sentence can pay big dividends when it comes to making characters distinctive and giving scenes the right feel.
Read MorePosted by Laura DiSilverio | Feb 25, 2018 | Writing Prompts
Does your protagonist see the glass as half-full or half-empty?
Read MorePosted by Laura DiSilverio | Feb 19, 2018 | Craft
When using a first person narrator in your story, it can be difficult to describe him or her without resorting to cliched tactics. Read these 6 tactics that will help you solve this problem.
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