Autumn Bardot's Blog, page 16
July 30, 2020
My Writing Process
New writers love to ask authors about their “process.” It’s an excellent question because the more new writers learn how others manage the novel-writing process, the more tips, tricks, and methods they can integrate into their own unique process.
After eight years of writing, I finally found my best novel-writing process.
Click MY WRITING PROCESS to discover how I go from an idea to a finished manuscript.
July 29, 2020
The Power of Blood Symbolism
Blood is often a confusing symbol. It has so many many meanings!
I discuss them all!
Click SYMBOLIC BLOOD and discover its symbolic and ancient meanings.
July 28, 2020
The Importance of Character Names
Just how important are character names? Names act subliminally on readers. Choose yours with purpose.
Click CHARACTER NAMES for how and why names can amplify character.
July 27, 2020
How to Write a Sexy Scene
It’s not all about sex, is it? Maybe not.
Click SEXY SCENES and discover how a sexy scene can amplify character, conflict, emotion, and plot.
July 26, 2020
Check it Out! Not
Why the “check it out” promo line isn’t the best way to get readers to click the link to your book.
Click CHECK IT OUT and discover some better ways to intrigue a potential reader
July 25, 2020
How to Improve Characterization
“How do I improve characterization? What does that mean?”
I hear new writers asking this almost daily. Here are very specific tools for improving characterization.
Click Improving Characterization for tips and tricks that any writer can integrate into their novel.
July 24, 2020
How to Use Symbolic Violence in a Novel
Can a punch in the nose be symbolic? It can be. Discover how to amplify character, conflict, and emotion with purposeful violence. There’s TWO videos!!
A one-hour Facebook discussion with a fellow writer and a short version.
SYMBOLIC VIOLENCE SHORT VERSION
SYMBOLIC VIOLENCE LONG DISCUSSION
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How to Use Symbolic Topography in Your Novel
A steep hill, a raging river, a putrid swamp– topography can reveal character, plot, emotion, conflict, and theme.
Discover the power of topography.
Click SYMBOLIC TOPOGRAPHY for the discussion.
July 23, 2020
Don’t Fear the Critiquer
Critiques can be scary.
And there are all sorts of critiquers. Discover who to listen to and what to do with all that advice.
Here’s what I’ve learned over the years about critiques.
Click Youtube video Don’t Fear the Critiquer
July 21, 2020
How to Use Symbolic Architecture in a Novel
The roof overhead, the window gazed through, the threshold walked across, all these structural features can be used symbolically.
Discover how to strengthen character, conflict, emotion, theme, and foreshadowing with purposeful use of architecture.
Click here for a discussion about SYMBOLIC ARCHITECTURE
