About this ebook
Written by an indie author and writing instructor and made to address often-asked questions from the author’s students and fellow writers, this handbook covers an assortment of writing topics. Told in a conversational, easily digested format, this book provides an in-depth look at the craft of fiction with a practical-yet-encouraging perspective.
Topics covered include:
What Makes a Story “Work”
Creating Emotional Impact
The Writing Process
Terminology
Genres and Genre Expectations
The True Meaning of Show, Don’t Tell
Backstory and the Iceberg Theory
Significant Detail versus Excess Detail
Writing for an Audience
How Characters, Setting, Plot, and Theme Interconnect
Hooking Your Reader
Crafting Realistic Conflict & Building Story Tension
Thematic Threads and Emotional Resonance
Using Description in Your Story
Using Exposition in Your Story
Point of View (POV)
Narrative Style & Authorial Voice
Crafting Strong Dialogue
Making Every Word Count
Worldbuilding
Developing Characters
Plotting & Planning
Basic Story Structure
Drafting: Tips for getting started
The Magic of “Flow”
Surviving the Suck
How To Finish That First Draft!
Editing/Rewriting
Tips for Self-Editing
Choosing a Title and Writing a Blurb/Description
Publishing Options
And more!
Grab this handy resource now and level up your skills in the craft of fiction.
About the author
Crystal Crawford writes YA fantasy and clean romance (and a smattering of other genres) in Florida, where every natural body of water hides something that could eat you, and if they don't get you, the weather might. She lives with her husband, four kids, and her one-eyed cat, who have supported her dream of writing and drinking far too much coffee. Her imagination is her happy place! (But a deserted beach is nice, too.) When she isn’t writing, she enjoys napping, watching shows with her family, or recording secret singing videos in her closet. Though she'd love to spend all day reading, most days you'll find her doing laundry and homeschooling the kids.
