This is a hot discussion among writer: to use said, or not to use said. Said is the most common word when tagging dialog. It fades into the background. A reader will glaze over it. That's why it's the most common. It's not intrusive and carries little weight. Some writers and editors will tell you … Continue reading “Said”
The Old Advice, “Write what you know.”
Have you ever been told to "write what you know?" Is so, you're not alone. It's one the first things that I remember being told.
POV
POV: First Person/Second Person/Third Person POV is one of the most important building blocks of a story. If you’re feeling stuck, or like your story is lacking something, try a different POV. POV means point of view. POV is how a story is told. First Person: She hit me. My arm stung and I felt … Continue reading POV
