Crazy Familes=Character Conflict. Guest post by mystery author Terry Ambrose Are these my real parents? Have you ever asked yourself that question? If not, then perhaps you’re a member of a perfect family where nothing ever goes wrong or everyone is always understanding. If you do live in that wonderful world of family dynamics where nothing ever gets misconstrued, misspoken, or feelings hurt, I say “how nice for you.” But, as a writer, I find those types of family dynamics downright boring. There’s a boatload of material that can be used as the driving force behind a novel in family dynamics. And that driving force is, of course, conflict. Conflict. Right now, my mother-in-law is visiting us to escape the heat in the desert, where she lives year-round. “Mom, I saved the last cup for you.” “Oh no, dear, you take it.” “You always have another cup. “I can drink instant. “But I don’t want another cup! And so it went until my mother-in-law took that last cup of coffee.
Ah, yes, the fictional world. Real Writers Revise: Lecture Notes, Crime Bake, November 2012 | Blog - B.A. Shapiro. On November 9, 2012 in On Teaching Writing Lecture at Crime Bake, November, 2012 B.A. Shapiro Can’t do it all at once: too many moving parts. What follows is what I usually do: - Use only what’s useful, omit the rest - Devise your own procedures Finish the first draft à put it away for at least 2 weeks. Read it as if you were reading a novel – without taking notes, then consider... ELEMENTS: A good piece of fiction contains four elements woven into a seamless whole: DO YOU HAVE THESE? - a riveting story (plot) - an engaging protagonist (character) - an enthralling narrative (voice) - a convincing portrayal of a human predicament (theme) EXERCISE: What’s your theme, i.e. what is it that your protagonist learns in the course of the story that you want the reader to learn or consider? 1. the inciting incident 2. the goal 3. the conflicts (a, b, c...) - external - internal - interpersonal 4. the crisis 5. the climax - the sacrifice: the price of the choice - the unconscious need filled from the back story or:
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Avoid time warp Keep notes of details and timeline separate from what you will write or need to write in your novel. Google Images for the win! Your writing - your interests One problem I often face is that I get bored half - way through. Cliches and Sterotypes We always roll our eyes at these. Interesting characters Think of how you would you be if you were the character you describe. Backwards! Dream When writing you must think! Enjoy it! 1. 34 Writing Tips That Will Make You a Better Writer.
James Chartrand – Web Content Writer Tips Nice collection of tips! Some I agree with, some I don’t, but I think what is important to remember is that each one of us has unique tips and tricks to offer for better writing.Two tips: Online content writing demands concise business writing. Forget the flowery prose; web content needs more succinct language. Drop the passive language. “Is being”, “Is used,” “that is being…” Gone, gone, gone. Outdated. Daily Writing Tips.