mcfrankauthor: I received this quetion on Writer to Writer, where I answer writerly related asks weekly. Answer: 1. Said Do not be afraid of the “said”. Use it again and again, as often as necessary, because our mind usually skips …

Writer to Writer (2) : I have some trouble with dialogue! I always feel like I’m using the same “he said, she said,” how do you vary your wording to make it more interesting? Read more »

glamourweaver: brunhiddensmusings: jeneelestrange: incorrectdiscworldquotes: tilthat: TIL of the “Tiffany Problem”. Tiffany is a medieval name—short for Theophania—from the 12th century. Authors can’t use it in historical or fantasy fiction, however, because the name looks too modern. This is an example …

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coutelier: This is a Smashwords ‘Interview’ question that I will now attempt to answer seriously (may contain some spoilers for my projects). It’s a story about lost innocence, growing up, finding a family… and also murderous Queens and invisible killers.  …

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