An action must happen for there to be a reaction to that action. Before Bob can be appalled at Mark's sexist statement, Mark must make said statement. If the reaction comes before the action, the sentence reads clunky and slow. Sally cringed as the door slammed. The door slamming is the action. Sally cringing is … Continue reading Action/Reaction
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Books Every Writer Should Read
There are plenty of books about writing. Go check out the hundreds of books on Amazon. Some of them are free, which is great for writers, but beware; free isn't always better. Professionally published books about writing are written by professional authors who've spent a long time in the field, learning the craft, and they've … Continue reading Books Every Writer Should Read
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