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The reader needs to know where they are in every chapter and scene you write. Writing Tip for Today: It isn’t enough to tell about the location at the beginning of the story/chapter. Ground your reader at intervals so you maintain a clear vivid picture for the reader at all times. Movies give you a […]
Fiction writing requires the ability to make scenes come alive for readers. Think cinematically about your camera angles. Writing Tip for Today: Here are some camera angle techniques to enliven your fiction: Camera in Fiction What exactly is a “camera” to fiction? When we watch a play or a movie, the omniscient camera moves around […]
In my memoir writing class last night, we discussed how thinking in terms of camera angles can help writers provide a total experience for readers.Writing Tip for Today: Cinematic scene writing in fiction relies on camera angles to manage the reader. The writer is directing the reader’s attention at all times: Remember this, pay attention […]
Yesterday I read a draft of a very good writer’s memoir. This writer has taught me, inspired me and is a dear friend. The introduction to the work, however, felt very explanatory. Another draft is in order. Writing Tip for Today: One of the biggest temptations all writers face is to explain what they are […]