by Amber Argyle | Jul 18, 2009 | Stuff
In case you’re wondering what I’ve been up to lately . . .But seriously, I’m cutting back my posts to once a week. If my baby isn’t enough, perhaps the following story will convince you. It was a phrase every mother dreads hearing....
by Amber Argyle | Jul 13, 2009 | Daughter of Winter, On Writing, Villains
In a previous post, I showed you a sentence: Rocks and boulders circled the pool. But how can I add tension to the scene? Well, let me break it down for you:My character (Daughter of Winter) is pinned between the villain and a cliff. It’s a tense moment, but how...
by Amber Argyle | Jul 9, 2009 | On Writing, Stuff, The Priestess Prophecy, Villains
What makes the best villains?The answer will vary a bit depending on what draws you. So pick your favorite villain. Mine is the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera. Here’s the top things that draw me to him:1. Conflicting emotions. I’m actually attracted...
by Amber Argyle | Jun 24, 2009 | On Writing, Quick Fixes
Quick writing tip:Having problems with too many “be verbs?” Switch the direct object and the subject. For instance:All around the pool were rocks and boulders.BecomesRocks and boulders circled the pool.I’ve cut the sentence by two words. Now...
by Amber Argyle | Jun 23, 2009 | On Writing, POV, Telling
I’ve got a secret to share with you. But unlike most secrets, I want you to tell everyone you know. Ready? Here it is: Telling and POV are interlinked. If you’re truly in deep POV, you won’t tell us your story, you’ll be showing it to us...
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