When I say "filter," I mean phrases like "she watched," "he listened," that put the story in a character's perspective. But, if you've established a main character, these phrases become unnecessary, because everything in the book is through their POV. Example: Sally listened as her father told her about his days on the sea. She … Continue reading Filters
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Fantasy Noun Stew
I love a good fantasy story. When beta reading fantasy stories, all the beginning writers want to do the same things: 1) talk about the weather 2) throw in all these strange names, items, plants, and places at once. Think about it this way: what if J.K. Rowling had started Harry's adventure at Hogwarts with … Continue reading Fantasy Noun Stew
Beatrice B. Morgan 