Four New Posts from the Attic
Writing Tips for Vivid Descriptions, Nobel Prize Laureate Jon Fosse, Rough Drafts, New & the Most Popular Genres
Here are 4 new posts & a Thanksgiving bonus:
Vivid Descriptions
Alice Walker's writing method is not so different from Ernest Hemingway's 2-step method of writing: 1. Delve into a scene and describe it vividly -- never say the party was merely "exciting." Show WHY. Let readers feel we are there experiencing everything first hand. Listen carefully, completely. Observe. 2. Do so with empathy. Then repeat, repeat,…
What exactly is a rough draft?
What exactly is a rough draft? How should we think about it? I know it's important to think about it correctly, because if we don't, it can sabotage our writing process. You can certainly make the mistake of the Perfectionist. I used to be a Perfectionist. I used to put too much pressure on my rough drafts (you might do the same).
Most Popular Genres in 2023
The genres most in demand, accord to literary agents' announcements of what they are seeking in 2023 are: 1. Young Adult (YA), YA magical, YA science fiction/fantasy, YA LGBTQ & POC (people of color), YA classics retold 2. Romance, sweet/swoon-worthy romance, LGBTQ romance 3. Fantasy, fantasy romance, fantasy with magic & witches, fantasy set in a non-…
This is fascinating, particularly when you realize the actual Mayflower ship was owned by the family in the second video!
The Secret to Great Pacing
How to write a well-paced novel? This video offers great advice I’ve never heard. I hope it’s of great help to you as well.