Last week we talked to you about avoiding cliché phrases and common idioms in your writing. Today, I want to talk about cliché gestures and descriptions. These are the mannerisms that every character has, the physical actions that crop up in every chapter. Another plug for The Emotion Thesaurus. Each emotion entry will give you fresh […]
We’re starting a new series today on avoiding all sorts of clichés (like the plague). Today, we’ll hit phrases and common idioms that lead to lazy writing. Next week, we’ll slam cliché gestures and body language that creep into our characters’ interactions. The big finale will knock out the top storytelling clichés. To read more, […]
Last week, Erynn shared about the importance of natural sounding dialogue. Think like a screenwriter. Every minute of screen time, every word counts. Don’t add fluff. Here’s something else you shouldn’t add: director commentary. Sure, people buy DVDs with bonus footage, but I don’t know many people who actually watch the version with the director […]
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