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When to Break the Rules

Generally, writers need to follow the rules. Thanks to rules, writers write clearly, editors edit consistently, and readers read with comprehension. Some rules are, of course, strict and non-breakable. But others are breakable, and violating them permits us to write with clarity and power. Here are...

The Do's and Don'ts of Writing Historical Fiction

I am a student of history and a writer of historical fiction novels. My stories take place in a certain era and I include people from history to help tell a fictional tale. In my third novel, “A Darker Shade of Greed,” the story takes...

Ending Your Novel in the Middle of a Sentence

And the final sentence is: “She held out her trembling hand to K. and had him sit down beside her, she spoke with great difficulty, it was difficult to understand her, but what she said” Okay, so Franz Kafka had an excuse for ending his novel,...

Maintaining Consistency

Writing is an art, not a science, so good writers differ on many matters. The Oxford Comma is one example. For those who may not be aware, the Oxford Comma is used after the next-to-last item in a series of three or more. In the following...

Writing Concisely

Good writing is concise. It doesn't waste words. To see the value of concise (sometimes called tight) writing, consider this proverb: "In the absence of the feline race, certain small rodents will give themselves up to various pleasures." What does that mean? "When the cat's away, the mice will...

Watch Out for Libel

Being accused of libel might be a writer’s worst nightmare. It can cost you your reputation and a ton of money. Even if you write fiction, or you’re scrupulous in telling the truth, you may be sued. This is not to frighten you into not...

Does Your Writing Sound Pretentious?

I have attended and participated in my share of book fairs. It’s interesting meeting and talking with fellow authors. It’s also amazing to realize that you learn more about the author and his/her writing by talking with them than actually reading their books? Why? Because the...

Writing Ethically

It's been said, "With great power comes great responsibility." That is true for writers. Our words change the world, so we must write ethically. Ethics involves making a decision when confronted with competing values. Let’s say you’re writing a story aimed at young adults. A writers’...

Linking Your Chapters

When writing our novels, it’s far too easy to forget that every little part is a working mechanism of its own. Like the chapters. Each one is unique in its construction and in the tidbits it reveals. It’s not just a matter of flowing one...

Make Your Characters Real

One of the most useful exercises I use is to find photographs/ images (either in print media or online) that show what my characters look like. I tape these up on a board so I can visualize the characters while I write about them. I...