Show, Don’t Tell: How to Make Your Fiction Come Alive
“Show don't tell,” is probably the most common and most frustrating piece of feedback a new writer receives. When I started writing fiction, I scratched my head at this statement. What the hell did that mean?
That's today's aim friends: to dig deep into the meaning of show vs. tell.
What is it about reading a good book that makes us love it? It is the story? The characters? The writing?
Why Your Fiction Novel May or May Not Need a Prologue
Many writers I work with wonder if their fiction novel needs a prologue. It’s a good question, and often my answer is no. They need to weave that information into the main story's narrative, but there are some exceptions.
But first, what is a prologue?
How to Write Effective Subplots in Your Fiction Novel
Subplots In a fiction novel are necessary to make a story layered and engaging. This blog post, written by Author Accelerator certified book coach Stacy Frazer, will help you write compelling subplots for your book that don’t steal the show.
It’s never too late to write your book.
I had a conversation a while back with a writer friend who said they felt like it might be too late in their life to pursue writing a book. They should have started back in their 20s. I used to feel that way too.
Welcome to Write It Scared
Welcome to Write It Scared Book Coaching. Introductions are in order. I'm Stacy Frazer: a formerly repressed creative soul turned novelist, certified book coach, and the creator of Write It Scared. I wanted to kick off the blog by sharing a bit about my story and my why.
Why Write It Scared
Why do I write it scared? Because I decided that taking a risk with my words was better than playing it safe.
I love the idea of writing it scared because the phrase completely captures the essence of my lived experience as a writer.
What is a Book Coach and When Should a Writer Invest in One?
It can be challenging to know where to start if you are coming to novel writing later in life and don't have a literary background. A book coach is an excellent resource for new writers learning the ropes.