by Zoe M. McCarthy | Mar 24, 2016 | Writing
“Scenes are capsules in which compelling characters undertake significant actions in a vivid and memorable way that allows the events to feel as though they are happening in real time.”—Jordan E. Rosenfeld (Make a Scene) Scene ChecklistPurpose [ ] Has 3 reasons the...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Feb 25, 2016 | Writing
“If I come across anything in my work that smacks of ‘good writing,’ I immediately strike it out.” —Elmore Leonard Who Said ItMost writers have heard British journalist, critic, and novelist Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch’s saying, “Murder your darlings.” Quiller-Couch...