A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Happy Days Are Here Again
A few years ago, I got to the point where I could not watch the evening news. It was…
August 6, 2024-
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Book ProposalsDeep Deep Deep Deep DEEP POV
What is it and why should we write this way? One of the trends in writing today is the…
June 25, 2021 -
Guest PostsReader, I…? Writing in the First Person
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird (1960), the character Atticus Finch says, “You never really understand a person…
September 24, 2020 -
Fantasy-Sci-FiYour Protagonist: The Eyes to Your Story
Choosing a perspective character is one of the biggest choices when it comes to writing your novel. There are…
August 7, 2020 -
Romancing Your StoryThe Romance Point of View
Point of view (POV) is essential in all forms of fiction to describe the action as the character experiences…
July 23, 2020 -
The Picky PenHow to Edit Point of View
As we continue this editing series how we can develop a great story, I hope you’re able to see…
March 22, 2020 -
The Picky Pen
How to Think Like an Editor Part 2
Writing is a funny art because agents and editors (freelance and publishing house) tell us to write, write, write…
August 22, 2018 -
Talking CharacterDos and Don’ts for Describing Characters
A writer must find the perfect balance when describing characters, especially when introducing them to a reader for the…
June 19, 2017 -
Write JustifiedPoint of View (Part 2)-by Judy Hagey
Third Person In my last post, I explained that Point of View is one of the choices writers have…
November 29, 2016 -
Fantasy-Sci-Fi, StoryworldWorld-building From the Eyes of a Character
The carbine was still jammed and Jim couldn’t do anything to fix it. He finally tossed it aside and…
November 9, 2016 -
Write JustifiedIt’s All a Matter of Perspective
Twice in the last year, my husband and I have made the trip from Denver to Grand Junction, Colorado.…
October 28, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesWhat is Deep POV, and why is It Important?
Have you ever tried to tell your friends about an experience you had, but they didn’t give you the…
October 9, 2016 -
The Efficiency AddictProblem Solve POV with Color
Welcome to The Efficiency Addict column, helping writers work more effectively every single day. For the next few months,…
September 25, 2016
