by Kirt Hickman
Your opening scene must accomplish several things:
Make it clear from the outset who your hero is
Write the first scene of Chapter 1 from your hero’s point of view.
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Grammatically Correct: Fixing Run-on Sentences
by Dodici Azpadu
Complex and compound sentences add depth and nuance to writing, but they must be constructed and connected correctly; otherwise, the errors make us look like amateurs.
This is a run-on sentence it contains two independent clauses incorrectly connected.
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James McGrath Morris Getting Strong Reviews for “Eye on the Struggle”
by Bob Gassaway
Santa Fe writer James McGrath Morris, who will be the speaker for the March 7, 2015 meeting of SouthWest Writers, is garnering high praise for his new book Eye on the Struggle: Ethel Payne,
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5 Steps to Master the Art of Interviewing
by Sherri Burr
Writers interview. It is one of our most important research techniques. We interview for background information about characters or settings, to obtain quotes to enhance our stories, and for profiles. Use the following five steps to make your interviews successful.
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An Interview with Poet Katrina K. Guarascio
by KL Wagoner
Katrina K. Guarascio lives in New Mexico where she teaches Literature, Language Arts, and Creative Writing. She produces a monthly poetry performance, The Smokin’ Slam, which is the only monthly open mic,
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Revising Fiction: Ten Tips To Tighten Your Narrative Style
by Kirt Hickman
No matter what kind of writing you do, your narrative style must be taut, clear, and engaging. If you write fiction, it must also contain tension and emotion. Unnecessary words and phrases will clutter your narrative.
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Grammar Tips: Excuse Me. Your Modifier Is Dangling.
by Dodici Azpadu
Dangling modifiers hint at a subject, but fail to refer logically to any words in the sentence. They cause confusion; occasionally, they cause a smile. Easy to correct, dangling modifiers are often difficult to spot.
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Why I Write for Teens
by Carolee Dean
I started writing stories for young people before Harry Potter and Twilight made it fashionable to do so, before there was the dystopian world of Hunger Games,
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Interview With Author Sarah H. Baker
Sarah H. Baker is the author of more than 20 novels, with publishers ranging from Kensington to Harlequin to small presses. She holds an MS in engineering and works full time, but also writes fiction under three pen names: S.
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Eight SWW Members to Read at the South Broadway Cultural Center
Don’t miss SouthWest Writers’ debut event at the South Broadway Cultural Center (SBCC) on November 15 at 10:00 a.m. If you’ve never been there, you’re in for a real treat. The SBCC is assembling a fabulous citywide home for all things literary,
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