Writers love to read. Learn to leverage your reading for better writing.
Tag: research
The Importance of Food in Fiction
Do you remember the basics of food in your writing? How to use food to connect with your readers.
The Importance of Footwear in Fiction
Shoes connect people. Through time and space. Walk in your characters shoes - literally - to write better fiction.
Apps to Make You a Better Writer
Your phone is a tool. Harness it to write better with these unique apps.
Writers Are Weird — YouTube Shout Out
Jenna Moreci explains how weird writers are. How can she be so right?
The Importance of Fashion in Fiction
Characters don’t just wear clothes, they appear throughout their world in costume. How do you make fashion choices for your characters?
On Writing Accents: How to Write Authentic Character Voice
Generic characters are lazy. Pep up the music of your fiction with bewitching character voices.
On Writing Children as Children
Children are not little adults. So don't write them as if they are.
On Being a Lifelong Reader
A lifelong love of reading brings me to a time where, sometimes, I feel I'll split at the seams. But, I love it.
The Importance of Research in Writing
If you are wrong about something obvious, people notice. They will call you out. And worse, they won't read anything else you write.