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
Writing Craft
Revising Your Novel Part 2: Character Arcs
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
Women's Fiction Author Barbara O'Neal Says Good Writing Should be Accessible and That Your Book Should Excite You
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
Rewriting Part 1: Dealing with Plot (Or Why I Love 3×5 Cards) by Author Laura Harrington
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