The young lady sighed as the dragon began entering the room. ‘Get your head out of the doorway,’ she snapped. Dragons like dialogue can be rather difficult to contain, and have the potential to wreak havoc in the story. The best advice I received is to restrict the use of dialogue. Like any writing toolContinueContinue reading “Thoughtful Dialogue”
Tag Archives: Editing
Atmosphere
That strange substance that fills in the gaps and trickles through to give depth to the story can be rewarding. Atmosphere is like a fine balancing act between giving enough detail, and too much that would detract from the story. I am guilty of not providing enough detail with my first draft. This is whereContinueContinue reading “Atmosphere”
Things I Found Useful When Editing
Seriously I really found these useful when editing. There is no escaping the boring nature of the task however it helps to break editing down into smaller sections. At all times remember this process is just as important as the first draft, and it may take longer than you think. Change the Font My mindContinueContinue reading “Things I Found Useful When Editing”
Chantelle Griffin 