Dialogue 101
Effective dialogue should not only move the story forward, but it should also give the reader a sense of being part of the story. A primer on writing dialogue.

Submitted By Rita Marie Keller

The Iceberg Theory
Some writers make the mistake of verwriting or over explaining everything. A discussion of the Iceberg Theory as it applies to writing.

Submitted By Rita Marie Keller

Pacing Your Stories
The writers job is to know when is the right time to pick up the pace or to give the reader by slowing down the story. Tips and techniques for pacing stories.

Submitted By Rita Marie Keller

Separating I from Me
The biggest fallacy about writing in first person point of view is that there must be a direct one-to-one correspondence with the author and narrator. Through examples in literature this article discusses using first person point of view in fiction writing.

Submitted By Rita Marie Keller

Where to Begin
Your opening scene is the first impression of your story and is the doorway that invites your reader on a journey. This article discusses basic techniques for crafting story beginnings.

Submitted By Rita Marie Keller