Short Stories are one of the great writing arts of all time. Ray Bradbury said “Write 1,000 words a day and in three years you’ll be a writer.” His famous short stories leave us breathless with fear and wonderment. It is with that same admiration that I am proud to present Short Story Structure by fellow blogger Fred Rock – Confessions of a Meter Reader. I look forward to every short story posted on his amazing blog, and you will too.
What is the secret to completing your novel? I ask this because if you’re like most writers, you already have a wonderful process in place to start your story. But problems begin to arise while you slog through the vast middle, and before you know it, you see a squirrel. You’re off to another brilliant idea that captured your attention while you were having a weak moment of “this novel is crap.” First, Continue reading “FREELANCE FRIDAY 6 COMPONENTS TO WRITING A SCENE”→
Next week, Sherrie’s Always Write brings weekday humor and worldly insight to your inbox Monday – Friday. Each post provides a 3 to 5 minute commentary on topics ranging from Labor Day’s historical beginnings to what to drink while visiting Rome and other parts of the world. Don’t miss our Freelance Friday 6 Components to Writing a Scene.
If you are unsure about the astounding career of Elmore Leonard, let me fill you in a few of his noted writing accomplishments. Leonard’s early works include westerns that were later turned into movies – 3:10 to Yuma, Hombre, Valdez is Coming, and Joe Kidd. 26 of his published novels and stories have been Continue reading “Freelance Friday 10 Rules of Writing by Elmore Leonard”→
Next week, Sherrie’s Always Write brings weekday humor and worldly insight to your inbox Monday – Friday. Each provides a 4 to 5 minute commentary on topics ranging from How a Country Mouse like me handles the Rat Race of city life to how to train for a half-marathon ~ or not. Don’t miss our Freelance Friday 10 Writing Rules by Elmore Leonard.
A blockbuster novel is the goal of many writers, but it can seem like an elusive dream to the burgeoning novelist. Freelance Friday’s series “How to Write The Blockbuster Novel” will walk you through the elements and structure needed to construct the bones of a novel that will enrapture your readers, not to mention agents and publishers if you chose the traditional publishing route. Continue reading “Freelance Friday How to Write The Blockbuster Novel: Edition One – Premise”→
Next week, Sherrie’s Always Write brings weekday humor and worldly insight to your inbox Monday – Friday. Each provides a 4 to 5 minute commentary on topics ranging from Dorm Room Dissasters to the Sins of Absinthe. Don’t miss our Freelance Friday Guest Blogger Donna Hepburn with UK Content Writer as she imparts nuggets of writing wisdom.
We writers love words. While that’s all good, sometimes we love them a little too much. My experience as an editor has taught me that what most books need is a liberal application of the DELETE button. Today, I want to help you learn how to cut down on some of those unneeded words so that the truly important ones can shine through.
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