Writing Memoir: 5 Tips To Avoid Getting Sued

Writing Memoir: 5 Tips To Avoid Getting Sued

When it comes to writing memoir, or even autobiographical fiction, writers often stay awake at night worrying about the possibility of being sued. Writing about facts and events of our own lives will inevitably require writing about the private lives of others who...
How To Write Conflict Into Every Scene

How To Write Conflict Into Every Scene

All stories since the beginning of time  have involved conflict. Conflict is the essence of dramatic action. Somebody wants something, and goes out to get it. And has trouble getting it. That’s what story is in a nutshell. Conflict in story is essential because it...
How To Hook Readers In Your Opening Paragraph

How To Hook Readers In Your Opening Paragraph

How do you write a great introduction for your story? An opening that draws a reader in, establishes the voice of your main character, and whets your reader’s appetite for more? Whether it’s an agent, publisher, or the person browsing Barnes and Noble, a reader will...
3 Varieties of First-Person Narration

3 Varieties of First-Person Narration

First-person is a highly versatile point of view. And there’s always an implied audience. In today’s episode, we’ll explore 3 varieties of first-person narration, with a focus on who the first-person character is addressing. Download as an MP3 by...

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