We’ve all read bad books. Novels that we either struggled to finish or gave up on mid-way through. It’s part of the reading experience. Working as a book reviewer in 2024, I experienced my fair share of the bad ones, but even then, I found ways to put that bad…
Tag: Writing Tips
Creativity
Read more
Writing Fiction – The First Draft Dilemma
I have a love/hate relationship with first drafts. I call it my first draft dilemma. On one hand, I love writing a first draft. The idea for the story is fresh in my mind. I’m going along for a ride to see where it takes me. Usually, I don’t even…
Creativity
Read more
Writing Fiction – A Favorite Time to Write
As a professional writer, one has to always have words at the handy, cocked and ready to fire onto the page. Doesn’t matter the time of day or what else is on my plate, if a request comes in I’m ready to respond. But as a fiction writer, I can…
Books
Read more
Writing Fiction – Talking About Dialogue
One of the little irritations I have when reading fiction is stilted dialogue. What I’m referring to is that written dialogue that, when I hear it in my head, sounds stiff and unnatural. Here’s an example: “Hey,” I said. “Hey,” he replied. “I am going to the store. Would you…