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Reading for Fiction Writing

July 15, 2019October 26, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.7 Comments

Writers love to read. Learn to leverage your reading for better writing.

Posted in Writing & Editing Tips & AdviceTagged character-development, creativity, fiction, process, reading, research, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process, writing-style
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The Importance of Food in Fiction

July 8, 2019October 26, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.1 Comment

Do you remember the basics of food in your writing? How to use food to connect with your readers.

Posted in Writing & Editing Tips & AdviceTagged character-development, creativity, food, personality, power, process, research, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
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The Importance of Footwear in Fiction

June 3, 2019November 10, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.2 Comments

Shoes connect people. Through time and space. Walk in your characters shoes - literally - to write better fiction.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged character-development, creativity, fashion, favorites, mood, personality, psychology, research, shoes, style, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
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Apps to Make You a Better Writer

May 20, 2019April 16, 2021 Cortni Merritt, M.A.1 Comment

Your phone is a tool. Harness it to write better with these unique apps.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged app-review, creativity, editing, favorites, inspiration, power, process, research, self-edit, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
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Writers Are Weird — YouTube Shout Out

May 13, 2019September 26, 2020 Cortni Merritt, M.A.Leave a comment

Jenna Moreci explains how weird writers are. How can she be so right?

Posted in Thoughts on Books, Thoughts on LifeTagged favorites, mindfulness, mood, process, research, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process, writing-style, YouTube
Book editing and beta reads. Use fashion in your book for realistic fictional characters.

The Importance of Fashion in Fiction

April 8, 2019November 11, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.4 Comments

Characters don’t just wear clothes, they appear throughout their world in costume. How do you make fashion choices for your characters?

Posted in UncategorizedTagged character-development, fashion, research, style, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process
Blurred teenager in background, lying on back with hands casually behind head. Silver, old-fashioned radio with bent antena and cassette player in foreground. Radio can help writers capture unique voices and accents.

On Writing Accents: How to Write Authentic Character Voice

March 25, 2019November 11, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.1 Comment

Generic characters are lazy. Pep up the music of your fiction with bewitching character voices.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged character-development, creativity, inspiration, music, personality, process, research, style, tips, voice, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
The importance of writing children as children.

On Writing Children as Children

February 25, 2019November 11, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.Leave a comment

Children are not little adults. So don't write them as if they are.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged advice, character-development, children, creativity, personality, process, psychology, research, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-style
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On Being a Lifelong Reader

January 21, 2019November 11, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.1 Comment

A lifelong love of reading brings me to a time where, sometimes, I feel I'll split at the seams. But, I love it.

Posted in Thoughts on Books, Thoughts on LifeTagged favorites, hobbies, reading, research, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips
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The Importance of Research in Writing

January 14, 2019November 11, 2023 Cortni Merritt, M.A.3 Comments

If you are wrong about something obvious, people notice. They will call you out. And worse, they won't read anything else you write.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged advice, editing, personality, process, research, self-edit, tips, writing, Writing & Editing Advice & Tips, writing-process

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