Okay, 2015 is going by WAY too fast. I feel like there is so much left to do before the end of the year. So let’s all hit the writing hard for the next two months, but don’t forget to take a moment to read this week’s 5 Links. 1. One thing I’m terrible at […]
What makes a good twist ending?
Everybody loves a good plot twist. When it comes to writing short stories and flash fiction, the ending will often make or break the story. And a good plot twist can definitely leave the reader satisfied at the end of the story. But a huge problem can arise when a plot twist is done poorly. […]
Five Links Friday 10/30/15
And it is Friday, but it’s so much for than that. It’s the day before Halloween! It’s the night we stay up late and watch scary movies as we prepare to take the kids out trick-or-treating and filling up with candy. And writing, of course. Specifically writing horror. So with that theme in mind, here […]
Don’t worry so much about your word count
One of the most repeated pieces of advice I see in writer’s magazines and other online writing sites (including my own) is to write every day. You’re thinking, “Well, duh…” and so am I. Of course you need to write every day. If you want to master anything, from sports to arts, you need to […]
Five Links Friday 10/23/15
We’re getting dangerously close to Halloween, so I hope you’re all prepared. Until then, however, I hope you plan to spend this weekend reading, writing, and watching scary movies. I know I will. Here are the five best writing-related articles I read this week… 1. I may have posted this before, but I don’t care; […]
Should you ever consider publishing FTL?
In a previous post about pay scales for short stories, I mentioned that I wouldn’t personally recommend publishing with non-paying print markets. First, let me get it out of the way that I’m not a fan of the label “For The Luv.” In fact, I hate the phrase and the attitude it represents. In my […]
As NaNoWriMo Approaches…
It’s October 19 today. That means that National Novel Writing Month is only twelve days away. National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo, as the kids call it) takes place every November, with the goal of writing a short novel (50,000 words) in only thirty days. For a full description, visit the NaNoWriMo about page. Registering […]
Five Links Friday 10/16/15
You have just got to love this October weather. It’s Friday, I’m home with the kids and it’s a great day for Five Links! 1. With NaNoWriMo just a few weeks away, be sure to check out this vlog from Briana Mae Morgan for some tips on hitting 50K. 2. Ryan Lanz has a good […]
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