by Zoe M. McCarthy | Apr 14, 2016 | Writing
“Many early-career authors treat setting as merely an element of the background – an incidental necessity, maybe, but a tertiary craft concern when compared to plot or character development or dialogue.”—Jacob M. Appel “Know Your Place” Writer’s Digest...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Apr 7, 2016 | Writing
“The style, technique and methods used in film and TV are so familiar to us, we process them comfortably. To some degree, we now expect these elements to appear in the novels we read – if not consciously, then subconsciously.” —C. S. LakinI read, “Writing a Novel? 6...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Mar 31, 2016 | Writing
“First attempts are usually not the best. There’s a reason the “test” pancake is usually a throwaway, and upgraded cellphone models are rolled out roughly every four days.” —Leigh Anne Jasheway “Improv/e Your Writing” Writer’s Digest November/December 2013I wanted to...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Mar 17, 2016 | Writing
Today my guest is Jennifer Slattery. She gives powerful suggestions to help us strengthen our stories. Be sure to learn more about her novel, Breaking Free, at the end of her post. Jennifer:When stories fall flat, more often than not, one can trace...
by Zoe M. McCarthy | Mar 10, 2016 | Writing
“The role of mentor is a powerful one, and can help you steer your protagonist in new directions without having to lay much ground work.” —Elizabeth Sims (Writer’s Digest May/June 2015) A mentor is a special secondary character whose basic purposes are the same as...
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