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”
Category: Writer’s Woes
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
Beatrice B. Morgan 