So not only did you teach me about writing memoir, you also taught me about reading and thinking about how others write memoir. Thank you so much! Rebecca

Accepting what is to come

You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Writing Tips

Here are some writing tips you might find helpful:

Title your work before you write it. That will help you stay on the subject and not ramble. If you want to change it later, you can.

Know the point of the story. What do you want the reader to take away.

A story must have a beginning, a middle, and an end. 

Don't leave the reader hanging at the end. Plan your ending before you begin writing. 

Try to include dialogue in your creative nonfiction. Learn how to properly write dialogue. You don't have to quote the exact words, but they must fit the situation.

These books are helpful. They answer all your questions about using punctuation, when and why.

The Author's Journey: A Road Map for Writers - From Draft to Published  by PC Zick



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