Articles tagged: "writing dialogue"
1: Is There A Book In You? Ten Points That Will Help You Decide
The desire to have a book with your name on the cover seems universal - yet how many would-be writers really know if they have what it takes to succeed? Here are ten points that every beginner should consider.Writing a book - and getting it published - is an ambition that is not hard to underst
2: Fiction Writing: 3 Crucial Points For Your Main Character
The main or lead character in any story is a lynchpin and has very definite qualities. Miss one of these and your story may well grind to a halt! This article takes a look at three crucial aspects of the main character.The main character in any work of fiction is the one around which the entire
3: Short Story Writing: Don't Waste Your Words on Wasted Words!
The short story market often demands tight word counts from the writer. Here are some tips on how to keep that word count under control!Short stories written specifically for inclusion in weekly or monthly magazines are a lucrative source of income for any writer. The pay rate per word is often
4: Writing: Fact Or Fiction?
Nearly everyone who wants to be a writer looks at the fiction market as being the way to go - but another, vast market exists. What is it? Let 's find out.The minute you mention that you're a writer you nearly always get the same reaction. It goes something like this: 'Do you write crime thrille
5: Fiction Writing: Short Story Subjects That Sell
When writing for women 's magazines it 's important to know the themes that work - and those that don't. Here we take a look at popular magazine themes.First off, here 's a question. What kind of stories do you think are printed in women 's magazines? If you don't read them, chances are that you'll
6: Fiction Editing - Story Sense And Logic
Your story, be it novel, short story or novelette, is finished. Or is it? Before you send it to a publisher, check firstly that your story makes sense!Maybe you read my article about The Final Draft. Well, before you reach that stage there 's this one to go through. It can be hard and you need t
7: Article Writing: How Do You Write For Quality?
Article directories receive hundreds of articles daily - but why do some articles perform better than others? In this article we examine some of the reasons.Article writing, for a competent writer, is a fairly easy discipline. The task is to write an informative and interesting piece of work in
8: Dialogue In Writing: Some Points You Should Consider
In short story writing, dialogue is very important for a number of reasons. I've listed a few below, not in order of importance - all are important - but to give a 'points to ponder' rundown. So - what about dialogue, then?Dialogue can be defined as the interaction between two characters on a
