Storyology from Both Sides of the Page
As I started to work on my character development, I had to keep in mind that dialogue is a key feature to understanding a character. How they speak can reveal much of their demographics–let alone the content of their conversation. If you didn’t know that, you know it now.
Grammatically, these are the top two errors to look for when you start editing your drafts. You want your writing to be clear and engaging. Help us to experience everything, but don’t give us a headache.
Having a novel soundtrack is a smart move for mood development. You immerse yourself in the right songs and just write down what’s playing behind your eyes.
There are a few things you can still do to make sure you’re continuing to focus on your story. Like researching in these 5 ways.
Take what you need and delete what you want. Remember, this is a start of the basics. If you can get these scenes in, you’re in a good place.