Victoria Grefer's Blog, page 9
March 1, 2014
7 Ways Authors Can Organize Their Pre-Writing
I’d bet all authors love that feeling of having a new, viable idea they can develop into a novel. I DEFINITELY do. It’s one of the most exciting experiences attached to the writing process, on a par with writing that … Continue reading →
February 25, 2014
“I almost let him die,” or a reflection on why our character whisper to us
Authors: have you ever woken up with, say, a line of epic dialogue or something similar in your head? And you know it relates to characters you are writing about and working with? You can hear the tone, and you … Continue reading →
February 22, 2014
How Authors Should Sell Themselves, Not Their Work, On Social Media
Everyone tells authors, “you should be on social media.” Well, to be honest, social media can be exhausting, and it has the propensity to be nothing but a time suck. There are SO many platforms to choose from. And SO … Continue reading →
February 18, 2014
5 Strange Truths Authors Know About Productivity
We authors are a unique bunch. We tend to view the world differently than other people, and to put our own spin on things. Such as the definition of “productivity.” Here are 5 strange truths we authors know about being … Continue reading →
February 15, 2014
The Two Things Authors Should Balance in Their First Handful of Scenes
I am realizing one major reason the first few chapters of a novel are among the most difficult to edit: balancing world-building and character development that will keep readers informed (and able to understand what’s going on) with action that … Continue reading →
February 11, 2014
AUTHORS: When is it time to let beta readers/editors read your work?
Some authors feel self-conscious sharing their work, because they fully understand how deeply their novel is part of them and reflects their inner self. Other authors might be perfectionists, and want to get everything just right, every period and comma … Continue reading →
February 8, 2014
The Implied Author: What it is, and why it matters
Today, I’d love to start a discussion about a topic I only learned about/ really considered when I started grad school: the “implied author.” The term was coined by Wayne Booth in his book “The Rhetoric of Fiction.” Even though … Continue reading →
February 4, 2014
AUTHORS: Three Circumstances to Let Readers Know You Share Their Frustration
This post is about annoyed readers: specifically, how we authors can “annoy” readers in a way that’s NOT annoying. Or at least, how we can annoy them in a way that they’ll accept and overlook. Confused yet? Let me explain. … Continue reading →
AUTHORS: Three Circumtances to Let Readers Know You Share Their Frustration
This post is about annoyed readers: specifically, how we authors can “annoy” readers in a way that’s NOT annoying. Or at least, how we can annoy them in a way that they’ll accept and overlook. Confused yet? Let me explain. … Continue reading →
February 1, 2014
3 Kinds of Repetition You’ll Find in Fiction
I had been trying for days to find a topic related to creative writing for my next blog post. I was running dry, possibly because I haven’t written or edited my fiction in a while, and working on my fiction … Continue reading →
