✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ What Do You See in Your Marble?
Ray Calabrese Make The Marble Michelangelo reputedly said, “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” Writers must free their angels as well. But first you…
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Creating a Writing Space
Cooks know there’s something called a mise en place: You read the recipe, if there is one, and assemble your tools and ingredients. It’s another way of saying that the…
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Want to Write a Thriller?
The best thrillers stab the heart, throughout. They do it by getting readers to experience the emotions of the scenes. How can you do that? First, by experiencing them yourself. Sense…
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Are You Stuck? Here’s A Trick
Another method is the old Raymond Chandler advice: When things slow down, bring in a man with a gun. It doesn't have to be an actual man with an actual…
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Write Yourself into Corners
There's nothing like a stunning twist or shock to keep readers flipping, clicking or swiping pages. Part of the fun for readers is thinking a story is going one way,…
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Creating an Antagonist
"How much more chilling is the bad guy who has a strong argument for his actions, or who even engenders a bit of sympathy? The crosscurrents of emotion this will…
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Beginning Your Novel
It’s hard to begin a novel. Heck, it’s even hard to begin a blog post. Why? You only have a few lines to grab a reader and draw them into…
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ What is a Point of View?
Point of View A point of view is the perspective an author uses to give a glimpse into the world he’s created. The reader may experience this world directly through…
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ 5 Writing Tips
5 Writing Tips Use writing prompts to work your way out of writer's block. Write for your readers not for success. Avoid adverbs whenever possible. Adverbs tell and don't show…
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ The Three-Act Novel Approach to Writing
Adopt the three-act novel approach. In this first act, introduce plot and character. In the second act, develop both your characters and the plot. In the third act, tie up…
