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!
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 readers. If you...SWRT 3: Are We Our Characters?
Do we write ourselves into our novels? Is everything we write autobiographical? And what if you don’t have the experiences your characters do?
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?
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.
