Going Up? Stakes & Tension
In this week’s Word Essential 60 Second Writing Tip, Alida defines stakes and tension. She explains how they work together to affect both your character and your reader.
POV Stranglehold
In this week's Word Essential 60 Second Writing Tip, Alida discusses a common problem writers have with point of view. She calls it the POV stranglehold. It happens when the POV chokes off the narrative voice. Alida shows you how...
Subtext (or what’s not on the page)
What’s not on the page, but makes your story powerful? Subtext, of course. And subtext is the topic of this week’s Word Essential 60 Second Writing Tip. Enjoy!
Should You Join (or Form) a Writing Group?
Alida covers some of the pros and cons of writing groups to help you know what to look for, how to handle yourself, and when to run or boot someone out.
Continuity
https://youtu.be/W__B4IagbCY In this week's Word Essential 60 Second Writing Tip, Alida discusses continuity. What it is. Why you need it. And what happens to readers if you don't have it! Enjoy the video. It was made on location, so what it lacks in polish it...
Fight Scenes
We’re putting up our dukes and taking on the special challenge of writing fight scenes. Alida gives you specific instructions along with a sample scene.
Navel Gazing: Characters Who Think Too Much
Navel gazing might be a fun pastime for you, but don't let your characters do it! Alida warns writers of characters who think too much. It creates problems for your story you might not even be aware of, until it's too late for your...
Show, Don’t Tell–a field trip
Alida steps outside her studio to share some thoughts on the old adage, “show, don’t tell” in this brief Word Essential 60 Second Writing Tip.
Scheming Characters
In this video tip, Alida discusses scheming characters and why they ruin your story.
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.
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.
