Tag: Writing Tools
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“Read a Lot, Write a Lot” Is Good Advice — Just Incomplete
Stephen King says writers need to “read a lot and write a lot.” I agree—but I also think that advice is incomplete. In this article, I break down why passive reading and mindless word count goals won’t automatically make you a better writer, what intentional study actually looks like, and how craft books, critical reading,…
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Filtering Feedback #3: Green Lighting Red Flags
Learn how to filter the feedback that your characters were “toxic”.
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Military Matters #3: The Right Uniform
Choosing the correct uniform for your character depends on the setting of the scene.
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Filtering Feedback #2: The Mary Sue
Learn how to filter the feedback that your protagonist was “too perfect”.
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10 Ways a Military Technical Expert Can Help You
Tips on how a Military Technical Expert can help an author write more authentic military settings and characters
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Keeping Romance Interesting
Examining the Love Genre Conventions that make your story about more than the Happily Ever After
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Creating Obstacles in Romance
An examination of the Love Genre Conventions that stand in the way of ‘Happily Ever After’ (Triangles, Helpers and Harmers, Opposing Forces, and Moral Weight)
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The Story Grid vs. Save the Cat
Let’s compare the Save the Cat methodology with the Story Grid? They might not be so different as you think.
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Scrivener vs. Living Writer
Living Writer and Scrivener are two popular tools for authors, but which is right for you? Read this comparison to learn the difference and get the information you need to make the right choice for you!