For your story to come to life on the page, introduce your readers to the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Anything that captures our senses makes the scene more intense and real to us. We crave sensory experiences. Whether […]
A question I often get asked from other writers is, “Should I join a writer’s group?” My answer is always the same. “Yes.” I believe we need the constructive feedback from others to help us become better at the craft. Notice I […]
I’m excited that Spring is here, although in Florida, that doesn’t mean a lot. The Florida Panhandle usually consists of two seasons—summer and cold fronts. However, this year we had a longer winter for us. The coolness against my face felt refreshing […]
March as you know is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. Why? Because a lot of military campaigns began in the spring. Soldiers march. Right? Or did I make that up? Sounds good to me. Also, Mars the planet is […]
I wanted to let all my readers know the next Rebecca Watson crime thriller, Girl in the Leaves, is in the final stages of publishing. I don’t have an exact publication date set as of now, but the projected date is April […]
May the New Year bring you lots of happiness, joy, blah, blah, blah. Just kidding. But it’s hard to fathom 2023 is already here. As a kid, I always thought by the time 2000 came rolling around, we’d be driving flying cars […]
The New Year is fast approaching. Although 2022 was a good year for me as a writer, I published two books, The Kill Club and Minutes to Midnight. However. I want 2023 to be even better. I love my readers and I […]
When writing fiction, tension is critical for reader engagement. As a writer, we want our readers to ‘not want to put the book down.’ When talking tension, I’ll cover three situations writers can create for dramatic tension. Mystery, Suspense, and Dramatic Irony. […]
As I sit in my favorite chair, drinking coffee and working on my current novel, I realize I’m truly blessed. Although this year has been challenging, I have a loving family, great friends, and a supportive writers group, albeit online for the […]
By Joe Moore You’ve got an idea for a story, maybe even a book-length project. You’ve developed a clever plot and a strong set of characters. Now comes one of the hardest parts to writing a short story or novel: the setting. […]