by Martina Boone | Apr 12, 2016 | Imported from AYAP
The middle of a book is often daunting. There are so many writing beats and rules for getting that first third off the ground running, everything from the opening image to where the theme is stated, and from the inciting incident to the first turning point. All of...
by S.P. Sipal | Jul 10, 2015 | Imported from AYAP
We welcome author Amy K. Nichols to the blog today. Amy’s here to help us shape up flabby dialogue to tighten our pace. Be sure to check out her upcoming release, While You Were Gone, at the end. Welcome Amy! Blah Blah Blah: How Dead-End Dialogue Kills Pacing...
by S.P. Sipal | Apr 15, 2015 | Imported from AYAP
We are thrilled to have multi-published author Eileen Cook on the blog today. She’s here to share with us some wonderful insights for writing dialogue. And be sure to check out her new release, Remember, at the end of the post. Thank you, Eileen! Six Tips for...
by S.P. Sipal | Mar 13, 2015 | Imported from AYAP
Today we welcome one of the founding members of #WeNeedDiverseBooks to the blog. Author Stacey Lee shares some great tips for writing delicious dialogue…though I have to disagree with her on one thing: I LOVE plotting! Thank you, Stacey, for making us all hungry...
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