Fiction Writing articles this week: 8-30-15
Top fiction writing articles found in the blogosphere for the week ending 8-30-15.
7X7X7X7 Writing Challenge
I was given a writing challenge by @alannalp on her Magdalena Tarot blog (and via Twitter). According to the rules, I had to go to the 7th page of your manuscript, count down 7 lines and post the next 7 lines. So, here they are.
Making the villain’s backstory rich: Writing tips from TV
Creating a three-dimensional villain in your novel is easier if you know the villain’s backstory, and if it’s three-dimensional, too. Compare the backstories for Daredevil and Agents of Shield’s villains.
Making your villain sympathetic: Writing tips from TV
Learn from the screenwriters of Daredevil how to introduce a sympathetic villain. Your story will be a lot more interesting and appealing to readers if your antagonist is a real person–and maybe even an appealing person.
Fiction writing articles this week: 8-15-15
Top fiction writing articles from the blogosphere from the week ending 8-15-15. Including reading on the phone and writing better dialogue.