Category: 5. Identify Themes
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All Writers Need Motivation
All writers need motivation to start and finish the book hidden within them. Let’s discover what serves as your motivation…
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Back from Vacation and Gearing Up to Write
I came across a quote that many writers don’t want to hear.
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What Is Commercial Fiction?
I got an interesting email that made me realize not everyone who visits Tame Your Book has the same view of commercial fiction, so here are a few thoughts on that topic.
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The Case of the Lucky Plot
With a hat tip to a master of plots, Erle Stanley Gardner, lets see what we can learn by following this Perry-Mason-ish story about helping Fiona plot her novel.
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Writing Is Thinking
Writing is thinking, helping writers improve by stepping outside their comfort zones.
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Use a Story Structure Chart to Spot Problems
I created a story structure chart using scene intensity to spot potential problems. It’s easy, so give it a try!
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Use Deep Point of View to Engage Readers
Use a deep point of view to add depth to scenes and connect with readers’ emotions.
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Timeless Writing Advice from a Masterwork
A few years ago, I used the Trellis Method to analyze L. Frank Baum’s masterwork, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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75 Book Promotion Ideas to Unlock Sales
When you see the many book promotion options, you may at first feel overwhelmed. Check out these ideas to unlock sales.
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You Only Need Two Writing Rules
Forget all that complicated advice and memorize these two writing rules, focusing on what lasts instead of things that fade away.
