I don’t usually suffer writer’s block, but there are times when I feel stuck on a plot point. Most often, this happens when I am trying to think of an original and fresh way of solving a plot problem. Frustration is the operative emotion, but I’ve learned a few ways to get through.Writing Tip for […]
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Stuck? Go Watch a Movie
A very good writer has a problem. Her prose is gorgeous, but in the middle of her historical, the story stalls, staggers forward and reels backward. What can she do to remedy this problem?Writing Tip for Today: Different writers handle a sagging middle (that’s the novel not the writer) in different ways. See if any […]
Writing Through the Tough Times
In our final novel writing class, several students admitted that the writing hasn’t been coming easy these past few weeks. Some were dealing with family illnesses, some had too many holiday obligations. Others said their inspiration was running low. How do you write when your life is busy or dealing with tough times?Writing Tip for […]