Writing good dialogue in fiction is more than just a necessity—it’s an art. Too often, writers have a tendency to view dialogue as merely a tool…
Today’s ‘Ask Inkitt’ Question: I’m working on my first thriller, but I’m not very good at writing action scenes. Do you have any tips? I sure…
Humor is a delicate art that won’t land if it’s too forced. Instead, think about what you personally find funny in a given book. Are you…
When you’re bringing the story in your head to life, you’re going to want to consider all your options. In most circles, choosing the point of…
Dialogue is an important part of your book because it’s a chance for your characters to show their true colors and for you to move the…
Congratulations, you completed your manuscript! What an accomplishment, seriously. It takes a lot of work to get to “The End.” You probably guessed that your work…
Last weekend I moderated a writing panel at a science fiction conference. The theme of the panel was pacing your novel. We had a great conversation…
Meaningful dialogue is a tricky skill to get right. Too much and it becomes meaningless fluff. Too little, well, unless your story has a character in…
We all recognize a scene when we’re watching television or a movie. It’s a discrete unit of action that has an unmistakable starting and ending point.…
Dialogue makes or breaks a piece of fiction. When it’s good, it breaks up long sections of descriptive prose and keeps your story moving. It also…