This was originally posted on September 27, 2013 by writersinthestorm Today Tiffany Lawson Inman is continuing the discussion of the emotional barrier in fiction. If you missed Part One from last month, click here. by Tiffany Lawson Inman Hello again! We learned in Part One of this post, that the emotional barrier is VERY IMPORTANT,…
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Emotional Barrier in Fiction: The Most Important Barrier For You To Cross (Part One)
Written by Tiffany Lawson Inman Emotions play a big role in writing fiction. That’s not a big secret, right? Nope, but what I say next might surprise you. One of the many things I learned during my years as an actor is that most people, including writers, are afraid of their own emotions. Feeeeeeeeeeelings. Oh yes, those pesky feelings….
Beware of the False Hook
By Tiffany Lawson Inman What do most writing craft books say about openings? A lot of don’ts and dos. Am I right? Don’t use a lot of description. Don’t open with back story. Do try and start with action. Do introduce the story theme and problem. Do establish character and setting. Do excite your reader. Do show the promise of your novel in the first…