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“Some Writing Tips I Found That Have Worked for Me, on Completing Your First Novel

Posted on September 15th, 2009 in Writing by wballard23

These are a few hints that I have found, that have helped me on the process of writing my first novel.
Take them as some helpful advice or tips for preparing for this great journey.

Writing Flash Fiction Can Help to Write That First Novel

Posted on June 15th, 2009 in Writing by Guy Hogan

Because flash fiction is such a demanding art form, the skills a writer acquires from writing flash fiction can make the writer a better novelist.

Flash Fiction Captures a Moment in Time

Posted on June 14th, 2009 in Writing by Guy Hogan

Many new and aspiring writers, when writing flash fiction, write about what did happen instead of what is happening right now.

Concrete Sense Details Make Fiction Seem Real

Posted on May 25th, 2009 in How To by Guy Hogan

A writer must fill his or her short stories and flash fiction with concrete things to make the story seem real.

The Five Elements of Dialogue in Flash Fiction

Posted on May 21st, 2009 in How To by Guy Hogan

Dialogue in the very short story is never just talk.

Great Characterization and the Very Short Story

Posted on May 10th, 2009 in Writing by Guy Hogan

The flash fiction writer must get out of the way and let the characters act out the story. Show don’t tell.

Where Do You Start Your Book or Story?

Posted on May 4th, 2009 in How To by Taffy

Ideas and tips for starting a book or story.

Creative Writing and the Short Short Story

Posted on May 2nd, 2009 in Writing by Guy Hogan

In a flash fiction story the writer has no place to hide.

Flash Fiction and Nudity

Posted on April 28th, 2009 in Style by Guy Hogan

My, darling, he said. I want to kiss you all over. She said, Let’s get naked.

Must You Write Only What You Know to be Effective?

Posted on April 13th, 2009 in Writing by kamlesh786

You should write what you know to be effective?
All authors have the question of what to write. In answer to this question, for many years, students have learned to write what you know. This attempt to clarify the dilemma is too incomplete to be satisfactory.

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