by Zoe M. McCarthy | May 3, 2018 | Writing
When information and explanations interrupt, slow the story’s pace, or bore or frustrate readers writers need to hear, “Much information and explanations aren’t necessary, shouldn’t be told through author intrusion, can be fed in a little at a time, can be given...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 17, 2015 | Writing
“The middle of our story should be the ‘meat’ of the story, as far as conflicts and arcs. Without setting up the obstacles here, any solution in the final act will seem too easy and won’t be as satisfying.” —Jamie GoldI pulled 5 books from my shelves. I paged to the...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | May 1, 2014 | Writing
“There are no shortcuts in life – only those we imagine.” —Frank Leahy Have you sunk over a thousand hours into a manuscript and sent out a proposal? Did letters dribble back with rejections? Or do you dread starting your next contracted book? I watched a video...
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