Ep. 427: Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 64: POV Problems
When it comes to Point of View, the vastness and the complexity of the topic makes it all too easy for authors to accidentally stumble into POV problems. But fear not! Today, we ar
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 63: Purple Prose
Learn what purple prose is, how to recognize when you're creating it, and how to write genuinely excellent prose in its place.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 62: Head-Hopping POV
Take a look at what "head-hopping" means, why it creates problematic POVs, and how you can correct it to create a stronger story.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 61: 5 Types of Clunky Dialogue
Fixing clunky dialogue is one of the single best ways to give your manuscript a major facelift. Here are five rules of thumb to get you started.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 60: Flat Plots
Here are the three most obvious (and important) entry points to creating strong, dimensional storylines, rather than boring flat plots.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 59: Overly Complex Plots
The problem of overly complex plots is really the problem of authors writing stories they either fail to fully understand and/or aren't in control of.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 58: Too Much Description
Avoiding too much description is ultimately about controlling your entire narrative. Use these description tips to advance your plot, character, and theme.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 57: Dead-End Relationships
Discover how avoiding dead-end relationships will help you eliminate other story killers such as dull plots, insipid characters, and flat themes.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 56: Unfulfilled Foreshadowing
Learn the three ways you can go wrong with unfulfilled foreshadowing, as well as five ways to avoid accidentally creating it in the first place.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 53: No Contractions in Dialogue
Find out why contractions in dialogue need to find a place in your writing---along with a few exceptions, in which it is actually best to avoid them.
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 52: Stagnant Story Conflict
Too many authors write story conflict that isn't so much conflict as a delaying tactic to fill their books. Learn how to fix this problem before it starts!
Most Common Writing Mistakes, Pt. 51: One-Dimensional Characters
Is your character a one-trick pony? Learn 4 tricks for turning your one-dimensional character into a three-dimensional bombshell.