Tag: Choosing the right words

"Said" is usually the best solution when attributing a statement to a character, but there are times in your book or short story where a more specific qualifier would do a lot to paint a complete picture.

The process of developing and polishing a complete draft should be one of the most creative times in a project. This is your final chance to hone your story based on the best of your ideas and refine your style to boost your substance.

You may have typed "the end" on the last page of your manuscript, but it's not ready to be sent to your editor. These nine steps will help clarify what you need to do before you ship your book off for editing.

What makes a standout sentence to you? Studying works you love can help you focus on writing great sentences that make an impact on your story and your readers.

Writing about of-the-minute events, politics, and movements can be highly intimidating but deeply necessary. Do the work and make your voice heard.

If you are writing a fantasy novel, these five considerations will help put you on the right track to creating a story that will capture readers' attention.

The marriage of story with detailed, expressive language will help you build a story world that is the heart of great writing.