Tabitha Lord is the award-winning author of the HORIZON series. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband, four kids, two spoiled cats, and lovable black lab.
Last week we talked about the basics of scene building in fiction. You can check out that information here: Scene Building Basics. Today, let’s focus a…
What is a scene? In the context of a story, a scene is essentially a unit of action. We recognize it when we see it in…
I love writing first drafts. I keep a notebook nearby, even next to the bed, so I can capture bits of dialogue and potential plot twists…
In last week’s post, I talked about character development, specifically about how to develop complex, nuanced personalities that will come through loud and clear in the…
When I wrote my first book, I was devastated that early readers didn’t respond to one of my main characters the way I’d hoped. He was…
If you’re a writer, you’ve probably heard the terms plotter and pantser thrown around. They refer to the different creative approaches a writer can take when…
In last week’s post, I discussed some world-building basics for science fiction and fantasy writers. These included tips about rules and consistency in the use of…
As a science fiction writer, I spend a lot of time thinking about the worlds my characters inhabit. It’s part of the fun of writing in…