Use poetry to spice up your writing. If your writing feels dry and boring, poetic elements such as metaphors, images, and juicy language can make it sing!
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5 Must-Try Writing Techniques For Fiction Authors – Writer’s Edit
Published March 15, 2018 by Jennifer LoringWe’ve put together an easy-to-follow round-up of different writing techniques you might like to try out in the search for that perfect routine. Click here to learn more!
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StokerCon 2018 Schedule
Published February 27, 2018 by Jennifer LoringIf you’re headed to StokerCon 2018 this weekend, you can catch me a couple of times on Friday, March 2. First, at the Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference, presenting my paper “The Dark Heart of Human Nature: The Necessity of Extreme Horror” on Panel 1: Gender Studies / 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Then, as part of the panel for A (Haunted) House with Many Rooms—Horror Sub-Genres (Moderator: Tim Waggoner; Co-Panelists: Don D’Auria, Frazer Lee, Donald Sidney-Fryer, Paul Tremblay) at 5:00 PM in State Suite A.
I’ll be wandering around in between, so if you see me, say hello!
How To Find And Fix Plot Holes In Your Novel – Writer’s Edit
Published January 25, 2018 by Jennifer LoringPlot holes. We all know what they are: inconsistencies or gaps that defy logic in stories. And we all know they’re entirely undesirable when it comes to writing a good novel. Plot holes diminish the plausibility of a story and can have a huge effect on the way that story is viewed by readers. Your novel may be wonderfully written with great characters and an engaging plot – but leave one plot hole in there and, sadly, all your hard work may be undone. So how can you tell if your story has plot holes? And if it does, how can you go about filling them in? Let’s dive into a step-by-step process for finding and fixing plot holes in your novel.
How to find plot holes
The first thing you need to do is to determine whether your…
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Create Compelling Characters With These 3 Types of Character Arcs – Writer’s Edit
Published January 11, 2018 by Jennifer LoringWe all know that crafting believable characters with strong motivations is vital in fiction writing. But how do you ensure that your characters remain compelling throughout the course of your story? The answer is simple: make sure they all have strong character arcs. Below, we’ll first discuss what exactly a character arc is. Then we’ll take a look at the three main types of character arcs – change/transformation, growth, and fall – and discuss how to write each one effectively, creating characters that truly resonate with readers.
What is a character arc? A character arc is basically the journey a character undertakes over the course of a story. But this doesn’t mean a physical journey. We’re talking about an inner journey: one that makes a character grow, learn, change, evolve, or even completely transform as the story unfolds. Generally, this means that a…
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My New Code&Quill
Published January 3, 2018 by Jennifer LoringThe fact that I’m addicted to anything made of paper isn’t much of a secret, and I have a particular fetish for notebooks. So when I started seeing the Code&Quill ads around ye olde internet for a notebook that a) was hardcover and b) laid flat, I c) gave them my money. This video shows me opening my Monolith, though I bought a 3-pack of their little Scribe notebooks as well. Have a look, and then go visit them at http://www.codeandquill.com. I’ll follow up with the Monolith in use in the near future.
5 Quick Tips for Writing Thrilling Fight Scenes – Writer’s Edit
Published December 1, 2017 by Jennifer LoringFight scenes are common across a range of genres, from action, spy and thriller novels to fantasy and sci-fi. They’re often a physical manifestation of the conflict that’s driving your story – and they’re great for keeping things exciting for readers. Whatever genre you write, knowing how to write an authentic, exciting fight scene is an invaluable skill to have. But why are action and fight scenes so difficult to craft authentically? One of the primary reasons is that the average author doesn’t usually have a whole lot of experience with fighting in real life. And even if they do, it’s not an easy thing to translate to the page! The scene has to strike the right balance between the actual action and the other important elements, like emotion and personal stakes. With that said, let’s dive into some…
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Fairytale Prisoner by Choice: The Photographic Eye of Melania Trump
Published November 30, 2017 by Jennifer Loring
Her twisted reality and why she’s still in New York.
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Cyber Monday
Published November 27, 2017 by Jennifer LoringJust a little reminder this Cyber Monday that if you’re looking for unique handmade books, art, and more, visit Urban Fables and get 15% off orders of $15 or more with code HOLIDAY17.
And if you’re looking for a new read, visit my Amazon page!
Cinderella: Stop Blaming the Victim – A Timely Interpretation of Disney’s 1950’s ‘Cinderella’
Published November 12, 2017 by Jennifer Loring
A thought-provoking video was posted this morning on YouTube and we felt it so important, we decided to do a full post, rather than just retweeting. (Video is embedded below.)
This interesting – and wonderful – analysis of the iconic 1950’s Cinderella, couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. And it might just make you pull out the movie for a re-run too, because, yes, it’s that empowering.
By the way – important to note here, is that it mentions that even the Disney Company itself, now considers the Cinderella animated movie as passive, and not the best role-model for girls, with the title character relying on others to be rescued….
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(Source: Once Upon a Blog)
