FICTION WRITING
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Learning the basics of submitting your short fiction writing!
By Casey Quinn | Published 9/24/2008
Sometimes, when we're working on a piece of fiction writing, we may realize that we don't quite believe the story ourselves-we don't need a reader to tell us that it's not working. One way to climb out of this quagmire is to use autobiographical details.
By Marcia Trahan | Published 1/11/2008
Write fiction for fun. Write for the experience. Then success is bound to come. Positive ideas like that are the focus on this article, giving you a clear view on your chances as a fiction writer.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 2/24/2009
Fiction writing contests can be scary. There is nothing to be afraid of by entering. Find out what a fiction writing contest is all about and why you should enter one.
By Rissa Watkins | Published 2/26/2009
If you're thinking of breaking into the exciting field of non-fiction writing, then you've probably heard talk or read articles about the necessary development of a writer's style.
By Steve Thompson | Published 2/25/2007
Repetition in your writing is easy to produce - and easy to eliminate - provided you take the time to look at your work objectively and obey a few simple rules.
By Susan Jane | Published 10/18/2009
Music inspires creativity and emotion, two essential elements of good fiction writing. Let music be your inspiration as you write your short story or novel! Here are a few tips on how to use music to help fight Writer's Block.
By ADSpencer | Published 10/14/2009
In quality fiction writing it is often important to tell what your character is thinking. The method you choose depends largely on the point of view of your story and the specific publication you are writing for.
By Melanie L. Marten | Published 3/26/2009
If you ever stop to listen to your own internal monologue, you'll discover that your thoughts are almost overwhelming. Characters in fiction writing are no different, and sometimes you need to incorporate characters' thoughts into your stories.
By Steve Thompson | Published 2/25/2007
One of the most important factors in fiction writing is tension, which is the sense of urgency the author creates.
By Steve Thompson | Published 2/25/2007
Setting is arguably one of the most important aspects of fiction writing because it makes the story real for your readers.
By Steve Thompson | Published 7/25/2007
One of the first ways in which I judge a novel is the character development. If I don't care about the plight of the characters, why should I waste my time getting to page three hundred? Characters are the lifeblood of fiction writing.
By Steve Thompson | Published 5/27/2007
Fiction writing contests are always a lot of fun, but you can run into trouble. Choosing a fiction writing contest should be the result of research and careful consideration.
By Steve Thompson | Published 4/30/2007
The viewpoint character in your fiction writing is the character through whom your story is told. It is his or her eyes and ears that shape your reader's sense of what is happening, and his or her feelings or opinions translate to your readers, as well.
By Steve Thompson | Published 6/1/2007
Many best-selling novels (not just romance) include varying levels of sexual content. Even suspense novels and horror stories have sexual components between one or more characters, so you might want to think about incorporating sex in your fiction writing.
By Steve Thompson | Published 6/1/2007
Many beginning freelance writers search for ways to earn an ongoing stream of income, which isn't always easy. Serial fiction writing, however, offers an opportunity for ongoing paychecks while allowing writers to explore their creativity.
By Steve Thompson | Published 6/1/2007
Playing in a role playing game has great benefits for the fiction writer. Read on to find out why.
By Pamela Gifford | Published 3/27/2009
When first learning how to write fiction, so many take the hard route, and try to branch out and write the 'Great American Novel'. Unfortunately, there isn't going to be the next-great novel like there once was.
By Michy Jr. | Published 3/9/2009
Want to lighten up your story? Or just make your readers laugh? Using humor in fiction is harder than it looks. The following five tips will help you.
By Shannon Lausch | Published 7/25/2009
Want to learn screenwriting? The theory is story comes first, so why not learn it with fiction? Fiction, films, comics--they're interchangeable mediums because story comes first. This article proposes a journey of storytelling is needed to master the hero/writer within.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 10/8/2008
This sci-fi writing project is for active participation by young children mentored by a parent, teacher, or other adult. Kids can invent planetary features or lifeforms, illustrate them with drawings, write stories about them, and name them.
By Captain XS | Published 5/29/2009
A talent for creating descriptive detail is a must for any fiction writer. You not only have to tell the reader what is happening to your characters, but you must be able to provide descriptions for their actions and surroundings.
By Steve Thompson | Published 2/28/2007
To get your kids writing, why not tap into their enjoyment of science fiction? From appreciating Harry Potter to loving Buzz Light-year, kids gravitate towards writing based on magic, space ships, aliens, and fantasy elements.
By Abe | Published 2/24/2006
Becoming a successful writer is not easy. This book contains invaluable advice for writers not only of fiction but of non-fiction as well. Includes tips on writing, getting published, promoting and marketing, and setting up your writing business.
By Rhetta Akamatsu | Published 4/18/2008
We all have certain issues that get our hackles up-abortion, capital punishment, gun control, religious traditions-and writing is a form of personal expression.
By Steve Thompson | Published 2/4/2007
Often, the plot of a fiction story is the product of events that happen before your readers ever meet your main character. Backstory is the information your reader needs to know in order to understand conflict between characters or a sequence of events.
By Steve Thompson | Published 6/1/2007
Before diving head-first into full-time writing, here are a few things to consider.
By Thierry Snipes | Published 7/6/2009
David Sedaris says Jincy Willet is his favorite writer. Read a review of her fiction novel, The Writing Class.
By Deborah Oakes, NPS | Published 4/24/2009
Read on to learn the basics of fiction writing.
By Katy Biondo | Published 10/22/2008
One of the most important aspects of preparing a manuscript for submission is to ensure everything you state more than once is consistent. Use a Consistency Style Sheet to ensure your manuscript stands out in the crowd.
By Susan Jane | Published 10/27/2009
One of the first things that a publisher looks for in a marketable manuscript is character development, which often has much to do with voices, dialects and gestures.
By Steve Thompson | Published 2/28/2007
When an editor reviews a manuscript, some things just don't make sense. Here are five examples of what not to do in fiction writing.
By Susan Jane | Published 10/10/2009
The majority of writers these days are transitional writers, which means that they switch between genres or types of writing, sometimes on a daily basis. It can be difficult to transition from fiction to non-fiction because the mindset a writer needs changes abruptly.
By Steve Thompson | Published 2/19/2007
Learn the difference between active and passive voice in fiction writing and when each is appropriate.
By Mike Wever | Published 5/19/2009
Every fictional story needs some basic things to make it good. Learn how to fulfill those needs so that readers will be entranced by your fiction writing.
By Melanie L. Marten | Published 11/2/2006
Short story fiction writing series for home school children grades 7 to 12.
By KJ Young | Published 8/2/2008
Fiction writing can be a fun hobby for anyone with a creative mind. But if you are serious about your writing and want to be noticed by a publisher, there are a few easy tricks of the trade that will make your manuscript stand out to an editor.
By Tiffany Proctor | Published 9/20/2007
This essay explores new ways to experiment with fiction, including the unreliable narrator and the time-tested present tense.
By Jacob Malewitz | Published 8/20/2007
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