Resources: Writing and Dialogue Tips

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    Filter Words in Fiction

    Filter words create narrative distance between the reader and the story, and they can weaken the writing. Learn more about what they are and how to remove them from writing.

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    Point of View and Head-Hopping

    This post covers the different points of view common in writing, as well as the issue of head-hopping, which can cause readers to stumble.

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    Tips for Tightening Your Writing

    Keeping your writing lean isn’t always necessary, but it’s helpful to know different tricks to tighten your writing so that readers focus on what’s important.

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  • A red, white, gray, and blue graphic that says "Tips from a Writing Conference"

    Tips from a Writing Conference

    After attending a large writing conference, I put together a list of the most meaningful tips I learned from the panels and presentations I went to.

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    Dialogue Tags, Action Beats & Punctuation

    Understanding dialogue tags and action beats is key for fiction writers to know how to punctuate dialogue. Includes a free downloadable tip sheet.

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    6 Tips for Writing Dialogue

    This post covers six tips to keep in mind when writing dialogue, such as dialogue tags and the use of pronouns. A before/after example is provided.

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  • A red, white, gray, and blue graphic that says "Vocative Case in Dialogue"

    Vocative Case in Dialogue

    Vocative case refers to when one person directly addresses another by name or title. Learn more about what vocative case looks like in dialogue and how to punctuate it.

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