by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong I asked a group of romance writers for their thoughts on banter, and responses included: “I heart banter.” “Always banter.” “I am pro banter.” “Give …
Crafting Better Dialogue
By Lisa Phillips, @LisaPhillipsbks Back in my career, I felt like it was hard to grasp what parts of craft I was good at and what I wasn’t so strong …
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 …
Catchphrase If You Can
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong My husband’s phone rang, and I didn’t recognize the name that flashed on his screen. “Who’s that?” I asked. “You know Paul,” he said. “The …