Flash Tip: Nicey-nice

  In this week’s Flash Tip, Alida explains the role of Nice in our lives and in our fiction. Have thoughts on Nice? Minnesota or otherwise? In or out of fiction? Use the comments below or hop over to the Story Works Writers Facebook Group to share with all...

SWRT 22: Writing Prompts part 2

This week, in a continuation of writing prompts part 1, we share our freewriting. In addition to reading and reacting to our writing, we talk about the benefits of sharing writing prompts with others, what cultural touchstones we drew on, and the implicit issues genetic manipulation brings.

Flash Tip: Chapter Structure

  In this week’s Word Essential Flash Tip, Alida discusses the structure of chapters and how to ensure you’ve got rising action in each one. Hint: it looks like a ramp.   Leave a comment below, or join the Story Works Writers Facebook Group and...

SWRT 21: Writing Prompts part 1

What is the purpose of writing prompts? And how are they useful? When and how should you use them? And what kind of formats can you see them in? We share our own experiences and share some prompts. Join us for a writing prompt and listen in next week as we read our free writing aloud.

Heart Your Narrator

  Point of View is not all about your character. In fact, it’s got more to do with your narrator.   In this week’s 60 Second Writing Tip, Alida discusses the importance of the narrator. You can expect more tips about the nitty gritty specifics of...

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