Tag Archives: Writing Craft

Unforgettable Writing: Use all 5 Senses to Add Emotion

Posted on May 14, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by Orly Konig-Lopez, @OrlyKonigLopez The other day I finished a book and when my husband asked if it was good, my answer was a rather drawn out, “Yeeaaahhhh.” The story was interesting and the author had a pleasant, easy style. … Continue reading →

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5 Steps Toward Your Truest Contribution

Posted on April 28, 2014 by writersinthestorm

By Kathryn Craft Turning Whine Into Gold The lament of the modern author, whose writing must now compete for purchase with every other book, from classics like the Iliad to the newest self-published odyssey, all of which will now be … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Your Novel’s Theme?

Posted on April 18, 2014 by writersinthestorm

By Janice Hardy Theme is an often misunderstood and underused aspect of a novel. Years of English classes have made us think that theme is something reserved for literary novels or stories with deep, meaningful messages, not for commercial fiction … Continue reading →

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When You’re Stuck, Relax

Posted on April 16, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by Orly Konig-Lopez Last week my husband convinced me to go on a bike ride with him. My road bike has been in the basement on a trainer for well over a year. To say I was a bit nervous … Continue reading →

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Performing Your Book

Posted on April 14, 2014 by writersinthestorm

By Barbara Claypole White Before the launch of my debut novel, THE UNFINISHED GARDEN, I lost 5lbs to performance terror. Painfully shy as a teenager, my mother and music teacher once had to conspire to sneak Valium backstage so I … Continue reading →

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Hunting Down A Sleuth: Creating a Crime-Solver Readers Will Love

Posted on April 11, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by Susan Spann Sherlock Holmes. Jane Marple. Jack Reacher. Three famous names with something important in common … aside from the fact that each of them solves crimes in mystery or thriller novels. What is this common element? Readers love … Continue reading →

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A Synopsis Checklist

Posted on April 7, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by Shannon Donnelly Years ago I was struggling to try and figure out how to write a synopsis. It took a lot of input from other writers, and some workshops, but I finally became comfortable with syopsis writing—and now it’s … Continue reading →

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The Things They Carry: Creating a Mobile Sanctuary for your Characters

Posted on April 4, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by Jessica Topper She keeps a lock of hair in her pocket She wears a cross around her neck Yes, the hair is from a little boy And the cross is someone she has not met Not yet This verse … Continue reading →

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What’s Love Got to Do with It-Part Three

Posted on April 2, 2014 by writersinthestorm

  by Fae Rowen If you missed Part One or Part Two in this series on developing a character arc through believable backstory, no problem. Click on the part you missed to get caught up. Do you have a character … Continue reading →

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Using the Seasons to Fix a Blah Setting

Posted on March 12, 2014 by writersinthestorm

By Orly Konig Lopez Quick … what’s your favorite season? Why? Mine is summer. I love the laid back feeling that comes with long, hot days, the smell of fresh cut grass, the sound of sprinklers. Each of us connects … Continue reading →

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