"Read, read, read. Read everything – trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You'll absorb it. Then write. If it's good, you'll find out. If it's not, throw it out of the window." – William Faulkner
I love a well placed adjective. Key words: well placed. An adjective is: a descriptive word or phrase that modifies a noun. An adjective describes a noun. An adverb describes a verb. An adjective tells what a noun is (hot, bright, solid, thin), whereas an adverb describes how something is (slowly, mildly, carefully). The bright … Continue reading Adjectives
I check the articles on Writer's Digest from time to time. They've always got short, to the point advice on writing. I had to share this one: http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/7-reasons-writing-a-book-makes-you-a-badass
Genre: Fiction, Detective Copyright - 1929 You know the phrase, "Oldie but Goodie?" Or "golden oldies?" Both of those apply to The Maltese Falcon. Originally published in 1929, this piece is timeless. This book has been around for 87 years (I used a calculator) and it still popular. Sure, it has characters and plot devices that … Continue reading Book Review: The Maltese Falcon (4/5)
