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Liana BrooksThink about what your bad guy is doing, plan that out, and then you know what your hero is reacting to. Until the hero has an idea of what’s going on and makes their own plan, the villain controls the plot.<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LianaEdits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LianaEdits</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/PlotLikeAVillain" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlotLikeAVillain</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/WritingTip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingTip</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AmWriting</a><a href="https://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing</a>

Liana BrooksPLOT LIKE A VILLAIN: Think about what your bad guy is doing, plan that out, and then you know what your hero is reacting to. Until the hero has an idea of what’s going on and makes their own plan, the villain controls the plot.<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LianaEdits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LianaEdits</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/PlotLikeAVillain" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PlotLikeAVillain</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/WritingTip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingTip</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AmWriting</a>

Alberto ChimalA <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/WritingTip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingTip</a>: remember no story really exists before you start <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writing</a> it. Not even in your own head. You're not transcribing a preexisting, flawless <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/text" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#text</a>. What you do <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/write" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#write</a> may not "sound" like the images or notions you had in mind, but that's inevitable. That's <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/creating" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#creating</a>. Embrace it.<a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/CreativeWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CreativeWriting</a> <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/writers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writers</a> <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/WritersOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritersOfMastodon</a> <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/WritingTips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingTips</a> <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/WriteNow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WriteNow</a> <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/WritingProcess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingProcess</a> <a href="https://mstdn.mx/tags/WritersCommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritersCommunity</a>

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Kathy BrysonDoes your hero need a natural disaster? Where <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/geography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#geography</a> meets <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/meteorology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#meteorology</a> - with some <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/history" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#history</a> thrown in for any <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/writers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writers</a> conducting researchThe <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/hurricane" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#hurricane</a> dead zone: Map shows coastline that hurricanes can't seem to reach <a href="https://buff.ly/p2hhXqQ" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/p2hhXqQ</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/amwriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#amwriting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/writingtip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writingtip</a>

Liana BrooksPLOT LIKE A VILLAIN: Think about what your bad guy is doing, plan that out, and then you know what your hero is reacting to. Until the hero has an idea of what’s going on and makes their own plan, the villain controls the plot.<a href="http://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">http://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing</a><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LianaEdits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LianaEdits</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/WritingTip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingTip</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AmWriting</a>

Briar𓂃🖊Writing Tip: Choosing a memorable name for a pub can leave a lasting impression on readers, and also hint at some sort of local folklore or history.Lost for ideas? There is a list of "Tavern Names in Medieval London" by Medievalists.net that could prove as inspiration for you. <a href="https://www.medievalists.net/2023/05/tavern-names-medieval-london/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.medievalists.net/2023/05/tavern-names-medieval-london/</a><a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/writingtip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writingtip</a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/worldbuilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#worldbuilding</a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/worldbuildingfantasy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#worldbuildingfantasy</a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/fantasyworldbuilding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fantasyworldbuilding</a> <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/worldbuilder" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#worldbuilder</a>

Liana BrooksPLOT LIKE A VILLAIN: Think about what your bad guy is doing, plan that out, and then you know what your hero is reacting to. Until the hero has an idea of what’s going on and makes their own plan, the villain controls the plot.<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LianaEdits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LianaEdits</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/WritingTip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingTip</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AmWriting</a><a href="http://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">http://www.lianabrooks.com/editing-services/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Editing</a>

Liana BrooksIf you are writing contemporary fiction please keep in mind that 1) the popular name changes over the decades and 2) different countries have different names.Do your research and make sure that the names you use work for the area and age of the characters.<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LianaEdits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LianaEdits</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AmWriting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/WritingTip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingTip</a>

Liana BrooksIf you ever want to do a deep dive into color and visual design this article about Game of Thrones costume choices is a great place to start. How characters are dressed matter even in books. Clothing and color tell a story. <a href="https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/4/3/18287327/game-of-thrones-sansa-stark-costumes-michele-clapton" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/4/3/18287327/game-of-thrones-sansa-stark-costumes-michele-clapton</a><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LianaEdits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LianaEdits</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AmWriting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Writing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/WritingTip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingTip</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Author" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Author</a>

Liana BrooksBasic Writing Rule:If it's an important scene make sure you give enough details that your fans can make some good art. Step back during edits and look from a painter's perspective: could you paint this and make it accurate to the description given.If you can't: Add More Description<a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LianaEdits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LianaEdits</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Writing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/WritingTip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingTip</a>

Rayne Hall AuthorRayne Hall's Writing Tip:To raise tension in dialogue scenes, use questions answered with questions. <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/writing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writing</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/writingtip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writingtip</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/fictionwriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fictionwriting</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/writingcommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/writerscommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writerscommunity</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/fictionwritingcommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fictionwritingcommunity</a> <a href="https://writing.exchange/tags/writerscraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writerscraft</a>

Liana BrooksWhen people say you shouldn't use a formula for writing they really mean you shouldn't use someone else's formula for writing. If you're writing a series the readers have expectations and the series has rules. Sticking to them makes the series feel more cohesive. <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AmWriting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AmWriting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/LianaEdits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LianaEdits</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/WritingTip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WritingTip</a>

Darling Axe EditingAn internal conflict is often best derived from an (internal) need that is in opposition to the protagonist's (external) desire--the driving force of character change/learning.<a href="https://creativewriting.social/tags/writingcommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="https://creativewriting.social/tags/writingtip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writingtip</a>

Darling Axe EditingBeware the isolated protagonist who moves through a narrative without any friends or confidants. This is difficult to pull off without impacting depth of character.<a href="https://creativewriting.social/tags/writingcommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="https://creativewriting.social/tags/writingtip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writingtip</a>

Darling Axe EditingWhen a narrator explains who a character is, how they feel, what they want, and what they think, readers are not able to observe and come to their own conclusions. This means a lost opportunity for readers to bond with the character.<a href="https://creativewriting.social/tags/writingcommunity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writingcommunity</a> <a href="https://creativewriting.social/tags/writingtip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#writingtip</a>

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