Writing Fiction Craft

"Show, don't tell" is a mantra every fiction writer hears, but did you know that effective storytelling sometimes requires a balance of both? In this insightful writing guide, veteran novelist Angela Hunt demystifies the art of showing and telling, teaching writers how to use each technique strategically. Discover when to show for maximum impact, when to tell to keep your story moving, and how to craft narration that's vivid, compelling, and purposeful. Complete with examples and hands-on exercises, this lesson will sharpen your storytelling skills and elevate your craft.

Do Less, Achieve More: Master, the Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons and World-Class Authors Bestselling author, award-winning artist, holistic therapist, and creativity expert Cassandra Gaisford (BCA, Dip Psych), challenges the myth of the overworked, starving artist. In The Prosperous Author: Productivity Hacks: Do Less & Make More Gaisford reveals dozens of insights based on survey research, her professional achievements and the success secrets of extraordinary artists, authors and creative entrepreneurs like Tim Ferriss, James Patterson, Paulo Coelho, Nora Roberts, ...

Unleash the Power of Perception in Your Writing! Are your characters merely looking when they should be scrutinizing? Is your prose describing when it could be immersing? "Strong Verbs: Perception" is your secret weapon for electrifying your writing and captivating your readers through all five senses. Inside this power-packed guide, you'll discover: • 170+ dynamic perception verbs to inject vivid experiences into every sentence • Expert insights on connotations, etymology, and usage • Genre-specific applications for thriller, fantasy, horror, and more • Practical tips to transform ...

Dismayed by the daunting task of navigating the publishing maze? Break free from the shadows of unfinished manuscripts and unlock the secrets to successfully publishing your masterpiece, turning your dreams into tangible reality. In "Extreme Planning for Authors: Part Four – Publishing," seasoned indie publishing expert Christy Nicholas concludes her transformative series with a focus on the critical stage of bringing your work to the world. If your journey of authorship has been clouded by uncertainties in the realms of publishing and marketing, this guide is your compass to steer ...

What makes a story feel connective, engaging, and complete? If you've read dozens of storytelling craft books and still don't have a strong answer to that question, you'll love how Story Symmetry doesn't give you another laundry list of items that your story is supposed to have. Instead, Story Symmetry attempts to reveal the connections between the various parts of story so that you can more easily build cohesive plots, characters, themes, and settings—without having to stress over the decisions because (surprise!) you’ve probably already made them in another area of your book. Included...

What if we reconsidered our assumptions about how fiction should be written? And can we then apply our discoveries to both what we read and how we read? This book explores these questions and encourages us into a more inclusive conversation about storytelling. Filled with empathy and wisdom, personal experiences and creative inspiration, this is a vital collection of essays on the power of literature and the craft of writing from an international array of writers of colour.