Fiction Tips

Writing Fiction And Editing: 3 Tips For Rewriting A First Draft

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When you’re writing fiction it’s often suggested that you write your first draft straight through without editing. Is this good advice? We’ve discussed this at writers’ group meetings, and I was reminded of those discussions today because I’m rewriting parts of a first draft and hoping that I don’t mess it up. A book journal … Read more

Writing Fiction: 3 Savvy Tips To Manage Fiction Ideas

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Do you struggle with writing fiction? In a writers’ group meeting, we chatted about a common struggle: managing your ideas, without being distracted by them. One writer said that she struggled with organizing sudden inspiration. Another said that his big challenge was developing ideas. He constantly second-guessed himself, deleting one or more scenes—he’d even delete … Read more

Writing Fiction: 4 Tips To Help You Create A Character Ensemble

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When you’re writing fiction, starting a new novel and setting up your cast of characters can be challenging. However, if you meet that challenge, not only will your novel be fun to write, it will also (other things being equal) sell. A few months ago, we spent a writers’ group meeting chatting about character creation. … Read more

Try This Simple Tactic To Write Fiction Any Time, Anywhere

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You want to write fiction. Even if you’re an experienced writer, on some days the words won’t come. Perhaps you’re under stress, and can’t relax to write. Want an easy way to write any time, anywhere, no matter how you’re feeling, or how busy you are? Try this. Write fiction: an easy tactic Here’s the … Read more