By Dalyn Weller, @DalynWeller I’d like to capture my readers and treat them to a movie-like experience but to do that I have to “see” each scene before I write …
Write What You Know?
by Patricia Bradley, @PTBradley1 We are told to write what we know, but if we did, it might be very boring, especially if it’s what I know. So I write what …
Beats: Historical Fiction Essentials
by Peter Leavell, @PeterLeavell Writing dialogue beats into a novel is vital. The donkey halted and looked at his rider. “Why have you beaten me three times?” “You’ve made me …
Benefits of Using Action Beats With Dialogue
by Lisa Jordan, @lisajordan When you pick up a new book, what keeps you turning the pages? For many, it’s the dialogue, which is the best way to learn about …
Show, Don’t Tell: The Power of Body Language
By Tara Johnson, @TaraMinistry One of my favorite shows is The Behavior Panel on Youtube. Four body language experts who are psychologists, served in law enforcement, or worked in the …