SWRT 2: Writing Groups
What are the benefits and pitfalls of writing groups? What kind of criticism is good criticism? And how can I be a better critic?
SWRT 1: Challenges of Writing Characters
Have you ever struggled with your antagonist or supporting characters motivation? Or wonder what kind of work you need to put in before you start writing? We even get into what we do for character sketches and how our journals will lead to posthumous fame!
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.
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.
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.
