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Write the Right Dialogue And Dialect Into Your Women’s Fiction

November 14, 2011 Leave a Comment

Writers love words and words are part of dialogue. Witty banter between two characters or a frenzy of tagless ramblings running the length of a page adds flavor to fiction the way under notes of oregano and basil and toppings of bubbly cheese add flavor to pizza. But unlike pizza -- anything does not go when writing fiction and writing dialogue.  Because as silly as it sounds, fiction must be … [Read more...] about Write the Right Dialogue And Dialect Into Your Women’s Fiction

Filed Under: Amy Sue Nathan, Dialogue, Writing, Writing Craft

Revising Your Novel Part 2: Character Arcs

November 2, 2011 11 Comments

Welcome to another insightful and step-by-step guide to revisions by author Laura Harrington.  Share with us how you work on your revisions, and if you think Laura's method would work for you! Revising Your Novel: Part 2: Character arcs: Get out your sharpies and get ready to draw. by Laura Harrington, author of ALICE BLISS We’re going to look at how to track every character’s dramatic arc in … [Read more...] about Revising Your Novel Part 2: Character Arcs

Filed Under: Alice Bliss, Laura Harrington, Revisions, Writing, Writing Craft

Women's Fiction Author Barbara O'Neal Says Good Writing Should be Accessible and That Your Book Should Excite You

October 19, 2011 Leave a Comment

So much of this interview with Barbara O'Neal resonated with me that I was more excited than usual to share it with all of you!  The insight Barbara shares comes from a place of both experience and foresight -- a great combination!  Please welcome Barbara to Women's Fiction Writers! Women's Fiction Author Barbara O'Neal Says Good Writing Should Be Accessible and That Your Book Should Excite … [Read more...] about Women's Fiction Author Barbara O'Neal Says Good Writing Should be Accessible and That Your Book Should Excite You

Filed Under: Barbara O'Neal, Barbara Samuel, How To Bake A Perfect Life, Interview, Women's Fiction, Women's Fiction Author, Writing, Writing Craft

Rewriting Part 1: Dealing with Plot (Or Why I Love 3×5 Cards) by Author Laura Harrington

October 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

Rewriting Part 1: Dealing with Plot (Or Why I Love 3 x 5 Cards) by Laura Harrington Breaking it down: It can be overwhelming to approach a revision.  How do you take something as large and complex as a novel and break it down into component parts that are possible to analyze and work with? My years in the theatre have made me very confident about re-writing.  Every play or musical I’ve ever … [Read more...] about Rewriting Part 1: Dealing with Plot (Or Why I Love 3×5 Cards) by Author Laura Harrington

Filed Under: Alice Bliss, Guest Post, Laura Harrington, Pamela Dorman Books, Revisions, Writing, Writing Craft

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