Yesterday we talked about the importance of tension in our stories. Here are a couple of definitions: a balance maintained in an artistic work between opposing forces or elements, or …
The Tension Was So Thick, I Could Puff It Away
Ever read a book where the tension just did not deliver? Conflict was set up, devastation delivered then all resolved on the next page, or worse, the next paragraph? Yeah, …
No Dilemma here!
You guys are great writers – there’s not doubt about it! I got this piece from Barbara and wanted to walk through it to point out its strengths. Great job! …
Dialogue Dilemma #3
Warning – this is a long post, but I wanted to walk you through all the phases. It’s a YA novel by Wendy – she didn’t tell me what her …
Dialogue Dilemma #2
Thanks to Melanie who sent this scene for us to learn from! Let’s look at the original: Heather leaned against the doorframe, attempting to placate her conscience and quiet her …