Writing Tutorials
For several years now, I've been helping writers of all ages with their stories, grammar, and other miscellaneous writing. Now I would like to share it with you. Though most of the topics are for fiction writers, they can be applied to many other areas as well.
How to make pain something good for your story!
The schizophrenic of writing for characters!
A writer challenges me to write without constantly editing, which is what I usually did. My results.
How writing (and researching) can change your life in a way you never thought possible.
When I feel especially critical, this is what I look for.
What is a sci-fi and how do you write it? An explanation.
Getting hung up with writing chapters? Try this.
An opinion about what style is and how it affects the readers.
Can a boring chapter ever be good? A look into why slow chapters are needed.
Rated for language.
Periods, Semicolons, and Dashes
When should you use periods, semicolons, and dashes? A look into how the different puncuation affects the readers' thoughts.
I don't care how good you are, but if you use bad spelling and don't correct it...
When you're writing or proof-reading, how much does music affect your perception? A look into what happens.
When should you end a chapter for the desired effect, and how are parts used?
How to write cliffhangers without it seeming completely boring or clichéd.
Why, despite whatever you think, your writing is still outstounding.
Persuasive Writing with Inigo Montoya
Let Inigo Montoya from The Princess Bride show you how to write a decent persuasive essay!
Beginning writers will think this is boring -- advanced writers will love this. Basically? What can you use besides the word "said" and how can you use it to your maximum advantage?
Fixing False Enthusiasm and Weak Description
Beginners will love this critique, more advanced writers will benefit from it. It's an introduction of what kinds of techniques you do not want to use to lull a reader into your story.
This is a critique of a critique about how to critique someone else's work. It shows what not to do so you'll be able to give a good, constructive critique without hurting the writer's feelings.
A beginner's guide for structured poetry. Not very indepth, but then again, I'm primarily a fiction writer. ^_^;;
A Clueless Writer's Guide to Writing Romance
After many failed attempts, I finally figured out the formula for a love interest! Check it out here.
Dialogue grammar is one of the most common mistakes for writers today. Here are some correct examples of how you use dialogue grammar.
Five Tips for Fantastic Characters
This is one of the most-requested tutorials I've done. It deals with how to creating convincing characters who can stand up on their own in the story. Extremely helpful for the beginner and a good review for the advanced.
Have a spoiled character? Want to know what to do with him? Check this place out!