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Flashbacks: How to Use This Clever Technique
Say you are writing a story and want to start, quite rightly, at the turning point in your hero's life, or the point where the action really takes off.Your problem is that some events have happened leading up to this point, but you don't want to lay ... Story Endings are Important, But How do You Get There?
Should you know exactly how your story ends before you start or leave it to chance? Different writers go about it in different ways. Find out what suits you best.There are four methods you can use to plan how your story will end:1. Just do it.This i... How to Give Your Readers Their Emotional Fix
When we think about emotion in a story the word can mean different things to different people. The main divide and therefore the main difference is, of course, the male/female one. It might seem obvious, but if there is any doubt as to which you are ... Use These Tips to Make Dialogue Say a Whole Lot More
In any short story or novel dialogue is the element that raises the readers level of interest and moves the story on. But dialogue isn't just dialogue. Here's how to make it a whole lot more exciting than 'he said', 'she said'. I'm not decrying narra... How to Make Dialogue Breathe Life into Your Characters
First of all you must have in your own mind a clear picture of, yes, what they look like, but also what type of person they are. Then you can begin to infuse their speech to reflect that.Let's look at four types of chracter: people who are either for... Bring Emotion into Your Description to Grab Your Reader
Description is what writers use to colour in the basic elements of a story. It gives the reader a mental picture which they can carry that with them as the tale unfolds. Adding an emotional element grabs the reader more forcefully and pulls them into... Make Conflict the Backbone of Your Story
Most types of story, whether short stories or novels, absolutely need that vital ingredient: the conflict. Preferably more than one. You may well have your characters all fleshed out and ready to go, but don't give them an easy ride! Bring some angst... How To Name the Characters For Your Story With This Simple Technique
We’ve all been there. You know she’s called Sandie or Kaylee or some other cool name but can’t for the life of you find a suitable surname. You’ve wrung your hands to the bone, you’ve drunk the midnight oil, but still a good solid name won’t come. Wh... You and Your Life Story are Unique – So Write About It!
Your life story is unique. You have been through situations, events and emotions that no-one else has in quite the same way. These memories are worth recording.Even if you’ve lived what you consider to be a normal, uneventful, even boring life, I can... How to Spice Up Your Online Testimonials
If you want to overcome your prospect’s natural reticence and dubiousness, there’s nothing like a good dose of testimonials to allay their fears. Comfort them with the knowledge that someone else has bought your product and has genuinely found if use...
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