How to Write a Fight Scene—Part 2: Hand-to-Hand Combat
Your heroine pulled a screaming woman out of a serial killer’s panel van. She looked him full in the face before he decided to cut his losses and drive away, doors flapping behind. Our heroine has been interviewed by the homicide detective, who knows that this case is...
How to Write a Fight Scene – Part 1: Gunfights and Knife Fights
Today we’re going to talk about how to write a fight scene, specifically gunfight and knife-fight scenes. Written well, fight scenes grip the reader; contribute to atmosphere and mood; and show the reader the strength and conscience of the protagonist, victim, or...Act Your Age: Writing Child Characters
Have you gotten some negative feedback about your characterization? Even the most minor character who is behaving, thinking, or speaking at a level that is inconsistent with their age, education, occupation, and level of experience will hurt your story and cost you...Food in Fiction
How many of us have favorite books in which there is food that drives the plot or characterization or just makes the story more interesting? How many of us remember those foods fondly? Maybe those foods make the book even more memorable. Maybe we even associate the...Plain Language is Not For Dummies
What is plain language? It’s what you use to communicate effectively when there is a high price for ambiguity. It’s what you use when you have complicated information to convey to busy people who don’t have the time for gibberish. It’s language...KARIN CATHER
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