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Hi, SEers. You’re with Mae today for a look at writing action scenes. Of all the types of scenes that go into constructing a novel, I used to dread action the most. Not so much these days, but they’re still the scenes I tweak and re-tweak most during editing. When writing an action scene, there […]… Continue reading Tips for Writing Action Scenes — Story Empire

Whether or not you’re a newbie writer, you are probably curious as to how you can improve your writing. In this iWriterly video, Meg LaTorre will discuss 11 writing tips for how to improve your writing. SOURCES REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO: iWriterly Video: Who Should Give Writing Advice? Save the Cat! Writes […] via iWriterly Video:… Continue reading iWriterly Video: How to Improve Your Writing: 11 Novel Writing Tips For Newbies — iWriterly

We all get a great idea once in a while which we think can become the next best selling novel, but rarely is it that we find the confidence to actually sit down and pen our ideas. The hardest part about becoming a novel writer isn’t getting your book published, but it is actually sitting […]… Continue reading Novel Writing Tips for Beginners: Novel Writing Guide — MyCaptain Blog

We know that daily writing goals and being proactive creates a great forwards momentum for our novels. Yet putting that into practice can sometimes feel like a mountain to overcome and before we know it, writing has turned from a wonderful pastime, into a herculean beast that we can’t face. via Time to Write, Don’t Procrastinate… Continue reading Time to Write, Don’t Procrastinate — Lorraine Ambers

Do you want to write a historical novel? Here is my writing and research process. via Evolution of a historical novel – writing tip — Cafe Legacy

by Allison Maruska In April, I was a judge for two writing contests – Dan Alatorre’s Word Weaver contest and Ryan Lanz’s short story contest. I was honored to be asked to fill the role once, let alone twice. And while I enjoyed judging great stories, I also learned a few things about […] via 9… Continue reading 9 Tips for Writing Better Short Stories — A Writer’s Path

by Meg Dowell I don’t understand everyone’s obsession with sequels. Or entire series, for that matter. Don’t get me wrong — I love all things Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Divergent, etc. But what I don’t love is when people — writers in particular — can’t seem to let go of the stories and […] via Let… Continue reading Let Your Characters Live On Without You — A Writer’s Path

by Kelsie Engen In this modern age of technology, there is no end to distraction. If you want to stay focused you really have to try. There’s no escaping the world to go write a novel unless you put forth the effort to get away from every distraction known to man. (And even […] via 12… Continue reading 12 Tips to Become an Olympian Writer — A Writer’s Path

by Michael Cristiano Sometimes, writer’s block is a quiet, somber annoyance, filled with insecurity and a tinge of disappointment. For me, writer’s block is a rather angering bout of self-doubt and frustration, perhaps spiced with a nice sprinkle of self-loathing. It makes me feel like I am wasting time or that I am […] via 5… Continue reading 5 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block — A Writer’s Path

by John Briggs Want to use your writing strengths to reach your readers? My two greatest strengths as a writer are: I can make you think and I can make you laugh. Sometimes I can do both at the same time. Oh, I’ve been known to make readers cry, or get uncomfortable, or […] via Know… Continue reading Know Your Strengths as a Writer — A Writer’s Path