Novel Writing
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Book Review: Story by Robert McKee
Review of Story, by Robert McKee. While this is a screenwriting book, it is a great (but dense) work on plot, and a recommended read for all novelists.
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The Idea's The Thing--Getting and Working with Novel Ideas
Learn how to generate ideas and what to do with them once you've got them.
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The Novelist's Bible: Creating a Project File
The article explains how to create a project file to help you stay organized and maintain consistency throughout your novel.
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The End is Near
This article, last in a three part series, discusses how to effectivly end your novel.
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The Middle of the Road
This article, the second of a three part series, discusses how to keep your novel interesting from beginning to end.
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In The Beginning
This article, the first of a three part series, discusses the beginning of your novel from the opening hook to the first few chapters.
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Tell it Like it is: The Art of Exposition
"Tell it Like it is," discusses the use of exposition in a novel, plus the difference between "telling" and "showing."
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To Speak or Not to Speak: Creating Dazzling Dialogue, Part II
Part two of "To Speak or Not to Speak," discusses dialects, dialogue tags, punctuating dialogue, and some DOs and DON'Ts of good dialogue.
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To Speak or Not to Speak: Creating Dazzling Dialogue, Part I
Part one of "To Speak or not to Speak," discusses differences between written and spoken speech, types of dialogue, functions of dialogue, and how to give each character his or her own voice.
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Characterization
Discusses types of characters, character traits, and how to reveal character to the reader.
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Genre Spotlight: Romance
Genre Spotlight: Romance provides information on the genre of romance, tips for writing romance novels, and resources for romance writers.
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Look Who's Talking: Establishing Point of View
This article explains the various aspects of point of view and gives tips on conveying it to the reader and keeping it consistent.
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A Blank Page: How to Beat Writer's Block
"A Blank Page" discusses the causes of writer's block as well as methods for preventing and overcoming it.
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Scenes: The Building Blocks of Novels
This articles discusses types of scenes and gives tips for writing and linking them.
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It's Your World: Setting Your Novel
This article gives tips on choosing an appropriate setting, developing it, and conveying it to your readers.
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Have You Been Over-paying the IRS?
Relying heavily on information provided by Elizabeth Klungness and found in her book, Tax Tips for Writers, this article shows how every writer can save money at tax time.
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Critiquing: A Gift You Can Give
Discusses the ability of everyone to give a critique to another author, regardless of experience and gives general ideas of what to look for when reviewing another's work.
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Writer's Groups: Are They Worth Your Time?
Discusses how to find or begin a writers group, both online and locally.
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Story Premise
The premise is what is at stake in your story. Discusses how to determine the premise and convey it to your readers.
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Researching Your Novel
"Researching Your Novel" gives tips on what needs to be researched and how to go about it. It also provides a list of links to websites with a variety of different resources.
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What in the World Will I Write About?
"What in the World Will I Write About?" offers tips and guidelines on developing story ideas. It gives example sources as well as information on finding oher sources.
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Developing Better Writing Habits
This article gives general suggestions and guidelines for developing effective writing habits and strategies.
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Elements of a Successful Novel
"Elements of a Successful Novel" gives an overview of novel writing essentials. These include: theme, characterization, plot, point of view, setting, and dialogue.
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