by Anja Smith |
If you’re writing a book, there’s a lot of information that you need to convey to the reader (the entire story, in fact!). Every page and every sentence is an opportunity to convey that essential information. But what’s the best way to deliver it? There...
by Anja Smith
Have you ever read a novel that felt dry and uninteresting, despite many “exciting” things going on? It was hard to care about the characters, and you might have even zoned out multiple times on the same page. One likely reason for this disconnect? The author didn’t...
by Anja Smith |
One amazing benefit of writing in first person or third person limited point of view is the ability to bring readers right into a specific character’s thoughts and experiences. When done right, this creates the illusion that the reader is right there in the story....
by Anja Smith |
You’re in the middle of writing a scene and your characters are talking to each other. It’s really a classic he said, she said–situation. And things are actually getting pretty heated—but wait! Let’s politely interrupt that conversation to learn how you...
by Anja Smith
At some point in your writing journey, you’ve probably sat down to write or edit a scene only to draw a blank. You want to write a scene, but how do you make it a good one? This post will help you whether you’ve just started writing your novel and don’t know...
