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11 Reasons Why You Can’t Write the End of the Story

11 Reasons Why You Can’t Write the End of the Story

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 29, 2023Leave a comment

Writers often complain about not being able to finish what they start. Are you in that spot? Here are 11 reasons why you just can’t write the end of the story.

Speed Bumps to Avoid in Your Story

Speed Bumps to Avoid in Your Story

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 16, 2023Leave a comment

You don’t want speed bumps in your story to slow down your readers. Today we discuss the types of story speed bumps that bring your reader to a full stop.

Don’t Get Bogged Down with Backstory

Don’t Get Bogged Down with Backstory

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 2, 2023Leave a comment

Let’s talk about various ways to NOT include backstory. Avoid boring your reader to death with info dumping, unnatural dialogue, and irrelevant details.

Nitty Gritty of Dialogue Format

Nitty-Gritty of Dialogue Format

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 19, 20236 Comments

Dialogue format is complicated. Quotation marks. Commas. To use said or not to use said, that’s just one question. Join us today as we set the record straight.

Writing a Book Voice vs. Dialogue

Writing a Book: Voice vs. Dialogue

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 12, 2023Leave a comment

Voice is a vital element of dialogue. Dialogue is essential to express a character’s voice. How do these intertwined writer tools work together? Let’s find out!

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Dialogue: Keeping It Real

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 11, 2023Leave a comment

If we want characters to seem real, their dialogue must sound real—both the words they say aloud and the words they say to themselves through inner dialogue.

The Purpose of Dialogue in Writing a Book

The Purpose of Dialogue in Writing a Book

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 6, 20231 Comment

Dialogue brings so much to a story—character, pacing, and plot. You might even say it’s essential for writing a book, especially fiction. Let’s talk about why.

Dialogue The Key to Effective Storytelling

Dialogue: The Key to Effective Storytelling

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 4, 2023Leave a comment

Dialogue is one of the most effective ways to show rather than tell information readers need to connect with your protagonist and your plot. Grab these 6 tips!

Writing a Book - What Happens After the Writing is Done

Writing a Book: What Happens After the Writing is Done?

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 23, 2023Leave a comment

After writing a book, there are still steps to take to ensure a polished finished project for submission. Here are four things to do after your book is written.

Writing Romance Tropes That Sizzle

Writing Romance Tropes That Sizzle

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 20, 2023Leave a comment

Writing romance tropes that sizzle is a surefire way to grab an audience whether you’re specifically for the romance genre or any other genre. Get tips now!

Writing a Book - Pen to Paper

Writing a Book: Pen to Paper

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 15, 2023Leave a comment

After prewriting comes the part of writing a book that most people imagine: putting the words on paper. This is the time to let your imagination run wild.

Prewriting - Essential Writing Groundwork

Prewriting: Essential Writing Groundwork

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 9, 20231 Comment

The first step in writing is not writing. It begins in your head with the spark of an idea. What happens between the spark and writing the book is prewriting.

Six Romance Tropes You Can’t Ignore

Six Romance Tropes You Can’t Ignore

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 7, 20232 Comments

Romance is such a popular genre, so it’s essential to understand trending romance tropes. Check out the first three Six Romance Tropes You Can’t Ignore Part 1.

Breaking Down the Writing Process

Breaking Down the Writing Process

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMarch 2, 20235 Comments

Let’s take a broad overview of the writing process and the pieces of the puzzle that go into pre-writing, writing, and post-writing in this post from Jan Fields.

Looking Through Your Characters’ Eyes

Looking Through Your Characters’ Eyes

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 22, 2023Leave a comment

Your challenge is to get your characters to reflect your style of writing, the genre, and the setting plus emerge as unique and interesting personalities.

The “Ghosts of Writing” Past, Present, and To Come

The “Ghosts of Writing” Past, Present, and To Come

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 27, 2022Leave a comment

Imagining a personal Scrooge-like journey can help us make choices for a brighter future in the new writing year. So, what are the Ghosts trying to tell you?

3 Writing Tricks to Get Out of a Rut

3 Writing Tricks to Get Out of a Rut

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 20, 20221 Comment

One problem many writers fall into is writing ruts. We do the same thing the same way. Here are 3 writing tricks to consider as you expand your writing options.

3 Reasons Why Your Story Needs Sensory Detail

3 Reasons Why Your Story Needs Sensory Detail

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 15, 2022Leave a comment

Today we dive into sensory detail. What kind of details should you include? What details can you leave out? Time to get the most out of the senses.

Your Writing Year in Review

Your Writing Year in Review

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 8, 20221 Comment

As you review your writing year, the only way to know where you are and where you’re going is to focus on what you did accomplish, not what you didn’t.

Rediscover Your Writing Passion

Rediscover Your Writing Passion

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueOctober 13, 20223 Comments

Whenever we take a break from writing, it can be difficult to get back in the groove. Will we ever get it back? Let’s talk about ways to rediscover your writing passion.

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