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
What is a Scene?
A scene must advance the plot and move the story forward. Continue reading
Template: Creating a Scene
Develop or edit and refine a scene Continue reading
Template: Values Chart
Considering the values of your major characters allows you to develop them more fully as individuals and “real” people. Continue reading
Tool: the Senses
Using the senses to describe your characters allows you to show, rather than tell the story.
Template: the Hero’s Journey
The Hero’s Journey, based on the works of Joseph Campbell Continue reading
Template: Conflict Chart
Conflict drives the story forward Continue reading
How-to: Research settings
Setting is almost as important as the characters. Continue reading
Writing Historical Fiction
Try to remain true to the time period. Continue reading
6 Reasons Fiction Writers Should Write Non-Fiction
Selling nonfiction makes you a writer. Continue reading