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We discussed the three types of novel time from the story, the reader and the writer’s perspectives. But what about that sensation of time passing for the characters?Writing Tip for Today: Your POV character also has to worry about time. Here are some management tips: You are the Director. As writer, you are your reader’s […]
Ever read a book review where the novel is praised for its narrative pacing? If you’re like a lot of writers, you wondered, “What does that mean?”Writing Tip for Today: According to Stephen King in On Writing,“Pace is the speed at which your narrative unfolds.” Pace is a vital element of any story. Here are some […]
I read somewhere that a paragraph which takes a writer hours to write takes a reader only seconds to read. Inside that paragraph, time may slow to a crawl or go whizzing past. What are some time management techniques?Writing Tip for Today: Expanding Time. Do you need the reader to stroll through a description of […]
I was reading Novel Journey (an excellent blog that showcases authors) and came across an entry by novelist Gina Holmes. She said her work often teeters on the brink of literary and wondered if it’s a good thing. I’ve had this same problem, that of being mostly a mainstream/women’s fiction writer who’s been known to […]