Month: April 2020

I love reading and writing action-orientated stories. It doesn’t matter if it’s a movie or book—I love all the action with fights, weapons, car chases, martial arts, or an old-fashioned shootout. It may sound easy enough to write, but you might be surprised what it takes to make your fight scene really shine and […] via… Continue reading Writing Action Scenes — A Writer’s Path

by Amanda Schlindwein Any creative venture is uniquely special to its creator. There’s a conception, a gestation period of preparation and practice, and then a birth. To hand your story over to a reader, or to hit send on that online submission, can feel a bit like handing your newborn baby to a […] via Pressing… Continue reading Pressing Submit: 3 Positive Affirmations for Writers — A Writer’s Path

by Cátia Isabel Silva What is lacking in my story? – The more you write, the more you’ll be asking yourself this question, and if you aren’t careful, it probably means that you’re not getting any improvement. It’s really important for any professional try getting better at what it is they do, to […] via 4… Continue reading 4 Quick Tips to Improve Your Stories — A Writer’s Path

by ARHuelsenbeck If you are writing a story, you must consider how you will handle these seven elements: via Elements of Fiction — A Writer’s Path

by L.A. Murphy One of the most important things to consider when writing anything is the setting. Where, when and why are the questions I always ask myself when I write anything. Is the setting realistic? Too obvious? Too vague? Is it present, past or future? Is it in a little time pocket […] via Setting… Continue reading Setting is Crucial to Your Story — A Writer’s Path

by Ryan Lanz You may not know it starting out, but every time you begin a story, you make promises to your readers. Even if you aren’t aware what promises you’re making, your readers will be bothered if you don’t fulfill them. “Some people don’t understand the promises they’re making when […] via How to Make… Continue reading How to Make the Right Promises to Your Readers — A Writer’s Path

by Allison Maruska A critique partner (CP) recently told me one of the trickiest parts of the group is remembering not all feedback need be applied. It reminded me of my early days in the group – as a new writer, jumping into a gathering of other writers (who you assume all must have more… Continue reading What Feedback Should You Apply To Your Story? — A Writer’s Path

by Kelsie Engen I’m deep in the throes of editing my current WIP right now, Broken Time, which is why my poor blog has been taking a backseat. And what this really means is that I’m deep into the nitty-gritty of grammar, word usage, syntax, and pretty much the non-glamorous aspects of writing. via 5 Overused… Continue reading 5 Overused Words in Fiction — A Writer’s Path

by Mindy Halleck In 2011,I embarked on one of the harshest undertakings; I placed what I thought was the final draft of my novel in a drawer for one year. Why? Because, as I told others in my most knowledgeable author voice, “A writer needs distance from their material before editing and rewriting.” via How Objects… Continue reading How Objects Tell Your Story — A Writer’s Path