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Writing Tips and Techniques
Articles pertaining to the basics of the writing craft.
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Articles here will largely relate to fiction writing, since that's my specialty. I learned a lot from taking a writing course several years ago and have learned much more since then by reading, reviewing, and ... by writing.

As one of my quests here is to help young writers, I decided to share some basics of writing that I have learned along the way, in the hopes that it can give not only young writers, but writers of all ages and different experience levels, a bit of a helping hand.

Suggestions and comments are always welcome.
Portfolio -> Writing Tips and Techniques

Who's in Charge Here, Anyway?  [E]   4.3 KB
On POV in fiction

When A Thing Becomes A Character  [E]   2.4 KB
characterization and metaphorical images

"I Don't Read"  [E]   2.6 KB
On the importance of reading.

To Authors & Readers  [13+]   3.6 KB
Things new writers should consider before publishing.

Blurb Examples  [E]   4.7 KB
for THE BLURB that caught attention contest

Scene vs. Story  [E]   6.3 KB
What makes a short story a story rather than a scene?

My Don't List: A Reader's POV  [ASR]   5.8 KB
Writing tips from a reader's POV with a writer's experience

Setting: The Watery Breath of a Story  [E]   6.9 KB
setting the scene in fiction

It's and Its and Other Contractions  [E]   2.5 KB
When do you use an apostrophe and when do you not?