Posted on February 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of craft advice to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Defining "action" in fiction writing: Anne R. Allen clarifies that action is anything that moves a story along and illustrates how dialogue, description, and internal monologue can serve that purpose (Anne R. Allen's Blog ... with Ruth Harris).
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Building the essential linkages: On a similar note, author and editor Elizabeth Sims lists ten ways to create what you might think of as the connective tissue of a story (Writer's Digest).
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Structure is the safety net of your memoir: Author and writing coach Lisa Cooper Ellison shares how to structure the writing process and the project itself, as a way to comfort both you and the reader (Jane Friedman).
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A writer's comprehensive guide to backstory: K.M. Weiland discusses the purpose that backstory serves, ways to include it, and guidance on knowing when to bring it up (Helping Writers Become Authors).
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The father figure: Becca Puglisi provides a primer on this character type and trope (Writers Helping Writers).
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