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Let’s be honest: sometimes as writers, we treat setting like stage scenery. It’s there in the background while our characters talk and act, but it doesn’t really do much. Here’s … Continue reading Settings as characters: how settings can supercharge your story
One of the hardest parts of being a writer is receiving negative feedback on a piece of work you’ve poured your heart and soul into.
But in today’s article, I’m going to let you in on a little secret that’ll help you turn that negative feedback into positive growth. That’ll help you use it to improve your craft, and better your writing.
Today I’m going to take a look at what “show, don’t tell” actually means, and more importantly how to successfully make use of it in your own writing.
The first post in my #52WritingTips project, because there’s 52 weeks in a year and I really need to get better at updating this blog. Across the year, I’ll be pulling together 52 writing tips to help you get your dream on paper, edit that manuscript or summon the courage to submit your work. This week, we’re looking at beginnings, and where to find them.
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