NARRATION #6: Motivation
Your story most likely consists of many separate parts. But what holds them together? And why should you even care about that?
Connecting the Dots of Your Story (Disclaimer: Everything I present here has been influenced by essays, articles and books I read as a student. I don’t want to claim anything as my original thought. Still, going back to find out who said what seems too much to tackle at the moment. Don’t think of this […]
NARRATION #5: Voice
People keep talking about the voice of certain authors. But does anyone know what it means? Let's try figuring it out together.
Let Your Voice Be Heard (Disclaimer: Everything I present here has been influenced by essays, articles and books I read as a student. I don’t want to claim anything as my original thought. Still, going back to find out who said what seems too much to tackle at the moment. Don’t think of this as […]
NARRATION #4: Focalisation
Does your novel have a strong point of view? Or perhaps several? - In this post, we'll discuss how you can see and tell your plot through different eyes.
Just a Trick of Perspective (Disclaimer: Everything I present here has been influenced by essays, articles and books I read as a student. I don’t want to claim anything as my original thought. Still, going back to find out who said what seems too much to tackle at the moment. Don’t think of this as […]
NARRATION #3: Distance
Engaging your readers is probably the hardest thing to do when writing. But there are a few tricks to keep them invested: Just don't be too distant.
Understanding “Show, Don’t Tell!” (Disclaimer: Everything I present here has been influenced by essays, articles and books I read as a student. I don’t want to claim anything as my original thought. Still, going back to find out who said what seems too much to tackle at the moment. Don’t think of this as me […]
NARRATION #2: Pacing
Pacing your story means more than alternating between fast and slow. Your narration can manipulate time in so many other ways. Don't believe me? - Just read.
How to Become a Master of Time (Disclaimer: Everything I present here has been influenced by essays, articles and books I read as a student. I don’t want to claim anything as my original thought. Still, going back to find out who said what seems too much to tackle at the moment. Don’t think of […]
NARRATION #1: Angles
Where does your novel's narration come from? Where is your narrator is positioned, and is that the right choice for your story? - Only one way to find out.
How Well Do You Know Your Narrator? (Disclaimer: Everything I present here has been influenced by essays, articles and books I read as a student. I don’t want to claim anything as my original thought. Still, going back to find out who said what seems too much to tackle at the moment. Don’t think of […]
DIALOGUE #3: Purpose
There's a lot of dialogue that should work in theory but still somehow fails the reader. Most of the time, this can be explained by a lack of purpose. Let's discuss.
The Key to Good Dialogue is PANIC (Once again, the necessary disclaimer: Everything I present here has been influenced by essays, articles and books I read as a student. I don’t want to claim anything as my original thought. Still, going back to find out who said what seems too much to tackle at the […]
DIALOGUE #2: Conversation
There are certain unwritten rules we all follow in our daily conversations. Today I challenge you to take a closer look - and improve your dialogues at the same time.
Breaking the Rules of Good Conversation (Once again, the necessary disclaimer: Everything I present here has been influenced by essays, articles and books I read as a student. I don’t want to claim anything as my original thought. Still, going back to find out who said what seems too much to tackle at the moment. […]
DIALOGUE #1: Language
Language is like onions (or ogres): It has layers. In this post, I'll take you through the "Six Functions of Language", and how they might prove helpful for your writing.
Don’t Underestimate Language (Once again, the necessary disclaimer: Everything I present here has been influenced by essays, articles and books I read as a student. I don’t want to claim anything as my original thought. Still, going back to find out who said what seems too much to tackle at the moment. Don’t think of […]