You read it again and again, repeating in your mind: I thought I was showing. This looks like showing to me! So, how do you get out of the show, don’t tell trap? Read on.
Story Structure
3 Act Structure is the standard for the publishing industry so I think every writer should have a good basic understanding of it.
While I tend to read more than the first pages based on the premise, because starting in the wrong place is really common, those first pages can make or break an entry when it’s on submission to an agent or publishing editor—or a reader if you’re self-publishing.
When we talk about structure, I often reference 3-Act Structure and the Hero’s Journey. While many novels are based on […]
As much as I love the 3-Act Structure, it’s important to look at other forms of story structure. One of […]
3 act structure is the standard for the publishing industry so I think every writer should have a good basic […]
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Pansters, please don’t abandon this post before you give it a chance. I promise I’m not here to tell you […]
This month, I’ve critiqued tons of ten-page samples, and most of them were the first pages of a novel. It’s […]
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