by K.M. Weiland | Jan 16, 2017 | How to Write a Novel
Think it’s enough to write a great character? Think again. If you’re going to write a story worthy of your amazing character, the first thing you have to do is learn how to write character arcs that resonate with your readers and leave them gasping, cheering, or...
by K.M. Weiland | Feb 10, 2014 | Fiction
How do you know which choices are right for your novel? When you first start typing words onto the blank computer screen, you won’t always have a clear vision of the story you’re about to write. Your story could end up playing out in any number of ways,...
by K.M. Weiland | Aug 29, 2013 | Tips For Writers
Outlines Are The Secret to Story Structure! Structure is the most important technical aspect of any story. It brings solidity and focus to a story; yet it is often overlooked and misunderstood. Novelists sometimes believe structure will sap their stories of...
by K.M. Weiland | Jan 13, 2012 | Be Creative
With the advent of writing communities on such networking sites as Twitter and Facebook and half a thousand forums and Nings, writers are perhaps more social and less solitary than at any time in our history. This brings its fair share of both benefits and drawbacks,...
by K.M. Weiland | Jan 24, 2011 | Tips, Fiction
Writers come in all shapes and sizes, from all personal backgrounds, all walks of life, and all cultures and countries. We’re a varied bunch, but we all have something in common: in order for any of us to make it past first base in this business, we have to possess...
