Pacing and Action Scenes
Alida explains how to avoid creating drag in the pacing of your action scene while still managing to embody your character. She provides an example and breaks it down in this video with a 60 Second Writing Tip.
Writing Good Sex Scenes
Alida explains how to write good sex scenes, including the one thing you should never do. This is a clean discussion that acknowledges people have sex and writers write sex scenes.
Embody Your POV Character (why that’s important)
Learning to embody your POV (point of view) character is critical to writing impactful scenes, especially action scenes. By action, I don’t mean fist fights and car chases, though they certainly count. I mean any scene in which your POV character is acting. ...
Heart Your Character
Your character is the heart of your story. No other story element has the power of character to turn readers into fans. Make sure you treat your characters well. This week I’m beginning a new project. A foray into video with the Word Essential 60-Second Writing...
A Literary Pilgrimage of Sorts
This week, I go to Sauk Centre, Minnesota to conduct paranormal research for the Skoghall Mysteries and to make a literary pilgrimage to the home of a Nobel Laureate.
I'm Alida
I help people express their gifts to the world.
I do not believe in formulas. I believe that the stories we are compelled to tell the world make demands on us, and it is our privilege to meet those demands in order to reach the most people in the most authentic and compelling way possible.
