by Zoe M. McCarthy | Dec 27, 2018 | Writing
Writers want readers to picture the multiple-faceted things in their stories. Try these tips on when to use adjectives and how many in an adjective string. Evaluate the Need for Adjectives First, decide whether the object is worth highlighting. Is it something you...
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 | Oct 8, 2015 | Writing
“I huff and puff and struggle with every sentence, paragraph and page – sometimes every word as well.” — Aidan ChambersAsk these 6 questions about your paragraphs. I’ll use the following paragraph as an example.1Before the fateful telephone call, Ella put...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | May 8, 2014 | Writing
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” — Mark Twain When you write, do you highlight questionable words and then later search for a more accurate term? Do you do the same...
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