Present continuous (ing). Implies simultaneity. "Running through the door, he baked a cake and drove home." Likely not possible. #writetip

"Story setups are tricky ... To stay on the straight and narrow, remember the two-fold purpose of the setup: introduce the character in their everyday world, and draw readers in by activating their emotions." ~@beccapuglisi tinyurl.com/k9hs8ewa | #writer #writetip #amwriting

Avoid, Persevere, Endure, Fight: 4 Goals for Unforgettable Opening Scenes tinyurl.com/293s9a84 by Ayesha Ali via @JaneFriedman | #writer #writetip #writingcommunity

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Confused over Show, Don't Tell and how to really make your character's emotions stand out on the page? Download this tip sheet of examples for help: buff.ly/4d4AOSI #writing #writetip

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No matter what the genre, every novel needs suspense. Delay any sense of resolution as long as you can to keep your readers reading. Give them the enjoyable feelings of uncertainty and anticipation. #amwriting #writetip #suspense #WritingCommunity

In this week's guest post from Becca Puglisi, learn how to effectively build a character arc in your story with this accessible tool. Create realistic personal change for your characters. wp.me/p3QOd2-8Yx #AmWriting #writersLife #Writetip #writer #writerscommunity

Hashtag Blindness part 3. It's back. And this time, it's personal. bit.ly/1htXH5K #writetip #ErindorPress

Learning from your mistakes is good; being able to avoid them is even better. See how to steer clear of seven common missteps that new writers make: buff.ly/3OZQs8s #writing #amwriting #writechat #authortips #writetip #writerslife #writingcommunity #writerslifechat

The phrase "whether or not" is often misused. Consider whether "or not" is superfluous and revise out if it is. #writetip

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Choosing a Point of View may be the most important decision you make - bit.ly/1vNS3Na #writetip #ErindorPress

Kill your darlings isn't a cliche. It's a necessary part of becoming a great writer. bit.ly/RHS8mg #writetip #ErindorPress

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Learn to write under adverse conditions. We can't always be in quiet surroundings. #writetip

The contraction "would've" expands to "would have", not "would of". If you're aiming to express a certain dialect in dialogue, that's one thing. But, keep this in mind if you're aiming for grammatical correctness. #writetip

Embrace your art. You're not an "aspiring" anything! If you're writing, don't be afraid to call yourself a writer. bit.ly/2Cjg0pX #writetip

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