Mark Twain said, “Write what you know.” But perhaps Stephen King said it better: “Write what you know: It’s bad advice if you take it as an unbreakable rule, but good advice if you use it as a foundation.” While it’s essential to remain true to your own voice when...
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How Character Gestures Can Enrich Your Story | Writer’s Relief
Shrugs. Twirls a lock of hair. Wipes forehead. When writing a short story or novel, you can use gestures to make your characters’ thoughts and emotions more vivid and realistic. For instance, you can write “they’re sad,” or you can have everyone brushing away...
Show, Don’t Tell: The Best Advice For Writers | Writer’s Relief
Ernest Hemingway once said, “Show the readers everything, tell them nothing.” Following this writing advice of “Show, Don’t Tell” is essential for a good short story, novel, or memoir. But “Showing” your characters and plot through your writing isn’t as easy as...
Using Direct And Indirect Characterization To Make Characters Seem Real | Writer’s Relief
Even the best story will fall flat without spot-on character development. At Writer’s Relief, we know that good characterization is vital to a short story or novel. But bringing a character to life may sometimes seem complicated—what writing techniques should you use?...
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