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KL's Writing FAQ's: Show and Tell
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015. Every writer has been told by a writing teacher or editor to SHOW rather than TELL. A simple way to understand this precept is to use synonyms. To “tell” something is to. It To “show” something is to. It In both fiction and nonfiction, if you want the reader to feel an emotional impact,. The reader what is going on. This is harder than simply summarizing, but always well worth the effort. Here is an example of the difference between telling and showing from my first novel,. He di...
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An Easy Way to Notch Up Your Scene Conflict - Helping Writers Become Authors
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Helping Writers Become Authors. Write your best story. Change your life. Astound the world. How to Outline Your Novel. The Secrets of Story Structure. How to Write Character Arcs. How to Structure Scenes in Your Story. Most Common Writing Mistakes. Storytelling According to Marvel. March 31, 2017. By KM Weiland | @KMWeiland. An Easy Way to Notch Up Your Scene Conflict. It’s helpful to think of scene conflict as not so much an. That’s the essence of scene structure. And the essence of a good scene. In ord...
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My Writing Life: My first Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, Reviews, & Why I Prefer Paperbacks
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Wednesday, 28 January 2015. My first Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, Reviews, and Why I Prefer Paperbacks. I took the plunge before Christmas and bought a Kindle. Then come new year, with the offer of a month's free borrowing on Kindle Unlimited, I decided to dive in and explore the joys of Kindle Unlimited. The results were very mixed. My conclusion on the Kindle experience? I don't think ebooks are a real threat to traditional publishing, although my Kindle will no doubt continue to provide a comfortable way...
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My Writing Life: My wake-up call to the power of KDP
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Friday, 10 October 2014. My wake-up call to the power of KDP. I was blown away when I heard that one of our Writers' Group members, Dave Sivers, had sold 5000 copies of his latest crime novel through Kindle Direct Publishing. Having read reports saying that most self-published ebooks sell less than 100 copies (many less than 10! And if you like it, go wild and buy a copy! The paperback is now available for the bargain discounted price of £5.96/$8.09. The Kindle version is cheaper still! Subscribe to: Pos...
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KL's Writing FAQ's: What Makes Science Fiction Different from Other Literary Genres? #SFWApro
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Sunday, March 15, 2015. What Makes Science Fiction Different from Other Literary Genres? I don’t think science fiction is what you think it is. I have adored science fiction since I was a child. It is interesting and exciting because it answers questions that begin “What if? 1 Science fiction stories often begin in the middle. The professor was impressed, and began a discussion pointing out that more than in other genres, science fiction stories start. In media res,. That unremarkable information is assu...
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KL's Writing FAQ's: Five Techniques for Effective Flashbacks
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Sunday, March 1, 2015. Five Techniques for Effective Flashbacks. In a long work of fiction, what’s the best way to insert crucial background information without boring or confusing your readers? This common writing problem is especially acute when you are writing a sequel or a series. There is no one right answer for every scene, but each of the following techniques can be effective. 1 Use a straightforward flashback. Zach had a few bites of the porridge. He knew from experience that he fought better...
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KL's Writing FAQ's: Five Ways to Know When You’re Finished Writing
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Sunday, February 15, 2015. Five Ways to Know When You’re Finished Writing. So, how did I know when my book was finished? How does any writer know when any piece of writing is finished? Have you already cut too much? Should you rearrange chapters? Divide some of the longer chapters? At some point, you may be tempted to throw up your hands and write "The End.". I’m afraid there is no easy way to know when to stop writing, but I’ve found that answering the following questions can be very helpful:. Do you ha...
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