Writing Lessons & Advice: Setting
Let’s say we’re writing a story with a character named Bob. Bob is going to experience great events as the story unfolds. This story...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Voice
A common positive critique I’ve gotten on my Reedsy stories is having a strong voice, so I thought I’d explore that idea as a lesson. I’m...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Synonyms
Sauces, spices, and seasonings contribute to the flavor of a lot of prepared food. Sometimes they define the entrée, like teriyaki...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Standard English
In the double-negatives lesson , I alluded to the idea of Standard English. I felt the topic warranted a closer look. In simplest terms,...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Story Star Life Simulator
I’m a fan of simulation games. The sandbox, open-world, world-building, customizable, role-playing, and/or choice-driven elements this...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Double-Negatives
This lesson will be running shortly before my second wedding anniversary! In honor of another wonderful milestone, I’m again drawing...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Book It Turns Forty
Millennials, like me, grew up with some unique cultural experiences. While we indulged in the earliest, if not the best, years of...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Theme
Many of the necessary story elements have tangible aspects that make them easy to identify or develop. Central characters are typically...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Show-and-Tell
To the average Joe, the term show-and-tell might conjure up memories from early school days when they or classmates brought special items...
Writing Lessons & Advice: Story Titles
“What’s in a name, that which we call a rose by any other would smell as sweet?” In this well-known line from Romeo and Juliet , Juliet...
