From time to time, fiction writers I work with struggle with the delivery of natural-sounding dialogue on the page. The following are resources I share with them, which have helped immensely.
Read MoreSelf-Imposed Deadlines for Writing Productivity
Self-imposed deadlines may not lead to the best writing of your life, but at least you’ll have a tangible manuscript to work with by your due date.
Read MoreWriting Workshop: Close Reading the First Line of Bill Broun’s Night of the Animals
When it comes to passages that make you go “…whoa,” every writer knows the importance of a great opening sentence. (Name one workshop on finding your dream agent that doesn’t talk about “perfecting your hook.” I dare you.) Put simply, a great opening sentence gives you the platform and the opportunity to grab a reader’s attention and never let go.
Here’s a phenomenal example that made me go, “…whoa” recently:
Read MoreMake the Most of Your Time: Writing on the Go to Stoke Your Productivity
One of the biggest complaints I hear from writers is that they don’t have enough time to complete a project.
This is understandable. Many writers have day jobs, families, friends, not to mention other responsibilities and hobbies. Unless you’re a professional writer, you may not have the consistent ability to write for hours at a time.
Still, we all have sips of time throughout the day.
Read More4 Things I've Learned about Writing... from Amy Sherman-Palladino
Today, the Gilmore Girls Netflix mini-series is released! I’m a bit nervous about how successful the show will be, switching from an hour-long television drama to a ninety-minute mini-series format after 10 years, but I’m also excited to follow up with characters that feel like old friends.
In honor of Release Day, I developed a list of writing tips we can all learn from GG showrunner, Amy Sherman-Palladino.
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