The point of view your story is told from is fairly crucial. It can really make or break your story. There are three types of point of view: first (I said), second (you said) and third (She said.) It is important to figure out which point of view you are going to write in. You … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Changing perspectives.
I’m not doing NaNo this year, I’m editing at the moment, but I know a lot of you are. Janice Hardy over at Fiction University has some great articles on prepping for NaNoWriMo that I thought I’d share with you. She covers preparing your beginning, middle and end, and they are great tips for anyone … More Writing Tip Wednesday: NaNoWriMo Prep.
I am terrible at time management, and I think time management is an area that a lot of writers aren’t great at and wish to do better in. I have to write out a daily schedule for myself or things just don’t get done. I have to list everything or you can forget about it … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Time Management.
Today I am sharing with you this very inspiring video by Neil Gaiman. It is the commencement speech he made to the University of the arts graduating class of 2012 Philadelphia. I would highly recommend it to all writers. Please spare some time to view it, it is worth it. He talks about goals and … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Make Good Art.
How important is it to you to set goals? It is very important to me, and I only just realised this recently. They help to me focus and keep me motivated; without clear goals I get off track and feel lost. I have been feeling very unfocused for the last few months, and it only … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Set Goals.
Last Wednesday I was talking to you about critique partners and beta readers, what to expect from them and where to find them. I mentioned that sometimes writers will hold critique partner match-ups. Well, a few days ago, YA author Susan Dennard announced she is reviving the CP match-up forum. So if you are looking … More Writing Tip Wednesday: The Great CP Match-up!
I had my first beta reader recently and after going through my manuscript and looking at her comments all I could think was why hadn’t I gotten one earlier? I always knew why writers would suggest other writers get critique partners and beta readers, but now I truly understand the importance. I don’t know if … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Beta Readers.
I recently went to a blogger event where I got to meet YA author Laini Taylor. I absolutely love Laini Taylor, she is one of the best writers I have read. During question time, someone asked her what advice she would give to aspiring authors, and I was blown away by her answer. I didn’t … More Writing Tip Wednesday: On Back-Up Plans.
Do you want to write a novel but are waiting for inspiration to strike? Maybe you have that idea but are struggling to keep motivated? Maybe you have the idea and motivation but are struggling to find the time to write? Here are a few quotes from writers on inspiration and motivation that might help: … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Show Up.
I like to think of myself as a pantser, but even so I do plot a little. When I get an idea, before I start writing I will usually know how it begins, how it ends and a few scenes in the middle. I will type the idea up and then start to write. And … More Writing Tip Wednesday: Plot As You Go.
Rochelle L. Sharpe 