Six Practical Ways to Handle the Passage of Time in Fiction
Six Practical Ways to Handle the Passage of Time in Fiction This post was originally published in February 2016 and updated in March 2024. Whether you’re writing a short story or an epic novel series, fictional time is going to pass during it. Obviously enough,...
How to Write When … You’re Not Making Any Money Yet
How to Write When … You’re Not Making Any Money Yet This post is part of my ongoing “How to Write When…” series. All writers will go through a stage where they’re writing (or wanting to write) but they’re not yet making any money from it. That’s perfectly normal, and...
How and Why Unanswered Questions Draw Readers Through Your Story
How and Why Unanswered Questions Draw Readers Through Your Story What grips readers and keeps them reading? As a reader, there are lots of reasons why I might get really into a book … but one big factor is unanswered questions. One of the times I notice this most is...