writing

9 things to consider when choosing the right narrative voice

Narrative voice plays a pivotal role in shaping the reader's experience, and there are just as many reasons to choose a type of voice as there are…

Dec 29, 2023 • M. D. Pitman, author

5 ways to help hide your bad guy

It’s important to develop an antagonist that’s interesting and captivating.

Dec 22, 2023 • M. D. Pitman, author

Why, and more importantly how, you should avoid the infamous info dump

Writers are constantly trying to striking the perfect balance between providing readers with the important information they need to know without…

Jul 3, 2023 • M. D. Pitman, author

Building a well-rounded cast

Essential character archetypes for your novel

Jun 26, 2023 • M. D. Pitman, author

Words that indicate you’re ‘telling’ the action, not ‘showing’ it

Telling can be easy to spot, as there are plenty of verbs that can indicate you’re not showing the action.

Jun 20, 2023 • M. D. Pitman, author

What we mean by 'show, don't tell'

Hopefully this can explain this ubiquitous writing advice told to and by writers, both new and old.

Jun 19, 2023 • M. D. Pitman, author

10-ish tips to up your writing to the next level

The last tip I sort of, kind of agree with...I think. Maybe.

Jun 16, 2023 • M. D. Pitman, author

Signs of an amateur writer

Looking at the differences between an amateur writer versus a professional writer so you can improve your skills.

Jun 15, 2023 • M. D. Pitman, author

20 words to cut from your writing

There are A LOT of words you should avoid and cut from your writing. However, there are exceptions to the rules. Here are 20 words you should consider…

Jun 14, 2023 • M. D. Pitman, author

The art of drafting engaging descriptions in your writing

Descriptions are the brushstrokes that paint vivid images in the minds of readers. Here are 5 ways to improve your descriptions in your manuscript.

Jun 12, 2023 • M. D. Pitman, author

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