What Is Pacing in Writing (and Why Is It Important)? Pacing refers to the flow of time in a story. It can be a challenge because there is no hard and fast rule as to how to set the pacing of a book. The pacing needs to fit the story. For instance, the book Gilead […]
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Nine Steps to Being a Miserable Writer
I don’t know who originally came up with this “writing advice” … But it’s all true, and useful suggestions to help you on the path to becoming a better writer. Because you have enough difficulties in life without growing miserable because of choices you are making in the realm of writing. Let’s look at the […]
Four Ways to Find Inspiration for Writing
I have to admit, throughout much of 2020, it was a challenge to “feel” creative and inspired to write. Of course, there’s a balance to be found between … waiting on the muse to descend, and starting to write whether you feel inspired or not But (for me, at least) that muse hid pretty well. […]