Changing my mind
When I posted about the tv series Vera, a while back, I was convinced I’d never wite a fanfic based on the fandom, even though I love the series and the main characters. Sometimes that’s just the way it is. Then a few days later, I found that my mind was hard at work dreaming up an angsty fic about Joe Ashworth, and Vera too. I was completely astonished. Maybe you should never say never…
OOC: How to Keep Your Characters “In Character”
Diminish, Decline, and Dwindle
Article on the correct usage of the words diminish, decline, and dwindle. All three of these verbs may be used with countable or uncountable nouns when the intended meaning is “to lessen” or “to become smaller.” Deciding which to choose depends upon context and the connotation wanted.
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Who Are The Three Characters Driving Your Plot?
Sometimes deciding what role a character is going to play in your story is tricky. If you want to cut through the confusing labels used for characters, try this simple method: focus only on three biggest characters in your story and rank them in starring order.
Source: Who Are The Three Characters Driving Your Plot? – Writers Write
He Said, She Said: Dialog Tags and Using Them Effectively
In basic terms, dialogue tags (or speech tags) are like signposts, attributing written dialogue to characters. Dialogue tags don’t need to be fancy, splashy, or self-conscious. Their primary purpose is to show which characters speak and when. The greater the number of characters involved in a scene, the more important the frequency and positioning of tags becomes.
Source: Scribophile
Three Nagging Grammar Questions Answered
It’s always a good time for a bit of grammar. 🙂
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Some advice for when you’re writing and find yourself stuck in the middle of a scene
Copyright: Am I Protected?
Publishing your work is exciting! Watching those first reads come in, getting initial comments, and building a fanbase can be a lot of fun. But there’s always something lurking at the back of every writer’s mind: am I safe?
Here are a few things to keep in mind on the internet when using Wattpad to publish your works so that you can understand copyright without being a lawyer. These are just the basics and there are certainly more complex avenues but this should cover most common situations.
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