Flash Tip: A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words

  Alida shows you why a picture is worth 1000 words in this week’s flash tip. Tips are taking the rest of the year off so I can spend more time enjoying the holidays. See you in...
SWRT 031 | Writing Skills, part 2

SWRT 031 | Writing Skills, part 2

What are some benefits of writing short? How can you make sure your writing is working for your readers? And what are some challenges we face as writers? Finally we talk about what process to go through as you seek to improve your writing!

Should You Give that Dirty No Good Character a POV?

  This week, in honor of launching my new course, Scary Monsters & Super Creeps, I discuss whether or not you should give your monster or monstrous human character a POV. I discuss a pertinent example from the classic Frankenstein. Don’t miss this just...

The One Question

  This week, I tell you the one question you should ask of every scene you...

Showing Your POV Character

  In this week’s 60 Second Writing Tip, I discuss showing your POV character to your reader and how to smoothly switch between the character’s POV lens and the narrative lens. Monica, this one is for you! Coming soon: The Story Works Fiction Online...

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