Category Archives: Genres

Writing in and about Florida

Florida is an ideal and relatively unexplored setting for all types of writing.  Other than Hawaii, it is the only tropical state.  It is one of the youngest or most recently developed states.  One hundred years ago, there were fewer … Continue reading

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What is a Scene?

A scene must advance the plot and move the story forward. Continue reading

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Template: Creating a Scene

Develop or edit and refine a scene Continue reading

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Template: Values Chart

Considering the values of your major characters allows you to develop them more fully as individuals and “real” people. Continue reading

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Tool: the Senses

Using the senses to describe your characters allows you to show, rather than tell the story.

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Template: the Hero’s Journey

The Hero’s Journey, based on the works of Joseph Campbell Continue reading

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Template: Conflict Chart

Conflict drives the story forward Continue reading

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How-to: Research settings

Setting is almost as important as the characters. Continue reading

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Writing Historical Fiction

Try to remain true to the time period. Continue reading

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6 Reasons Fiction Writers Should Write Non-Fiction

Selling nonfiction makes you a writer. Continue reading

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