Time for some good old-fashioned heartbreak. For those of you writing a tragic romance and needing that perfect, poignant song for inspiration. Ever had that relationship that could have been something magical, but just seemed to fall apart? And yet you still can't help but wonder "what if"? Vertical Horizon's "Frost" is a hidden gem,… Continue reading Music Monday: “Frost”
Author: Avery Ames
The 5 Worst Mistakes I’ve Made On My Writing Journey
We all make mistakes. And learning from the errors of others can certainly be much easier than experiencing the sting of your own. In that spirit, here are a few of my most cringe-worthy choices in my writing journey, and what I learned from each one. 1. Editing before revising. So your manuscript is complete!… Continue reading The 5 Worst Mistakes I’ve Made On My Writing Journey
Music Monday: “Where The Wild Roses Grow (not that version)”
This was one of my top 5 songs of 2018 on Spotify, and it's no wonder.For gorgeous strings in a haunting, lilting melody, look no further than this cover of Nick Cave's "Where the Wild Roses Grow" by Eklipse. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R676m5Tdhxs
5 Bipolar Traits I Gave My Main Character
In my blog post “Writing with Bipolar II”, I detailed a little bit about my own struggles with mental health. I also mentioned that I accidentally gave one of my main characters the same form of bipolar that I have. Bipolar has a lot of symptoms, and not all of them are well-known. In this… Continue reading 5 Bipolar Traits I Gave My Main Character
The Problem with “Likely” and “Probably”
Today I want to talk about a common issue with "likely" and "probably", as well as reasons you should use them sparingly and selectively in your narrative writing. So what's the problem? Often, "likely" and "probably" are used to explain something to the reader that's technically outside the main character's knowledge. Example: He scowled at… Continue reading The Problem with “Likely” and “Probably”
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