A Year of Science Fiction and Fantasy

This year, commit to honing your science fiction and fantasy writing skills. Study character development, worldbuilding, complex narratives, genre fusion, and publishing insights. Immerse yourself in speculative fiction and experiment outside your comfort zone. A year of dedicated practice will elevate your storytelling.

First Person Point of View: A Close-up

The First Person POV deepens a reader’s engagement by the constant use of “I”, “me”, and “my”. It creates a sense of immediacy and emotional resonance by letting readers experience raw thoughts, feelings, and journey alongside the narrator. But writers should be wary of overusing “I” and falling into repetitive, self-indulgent patterns.

An Introduction to Plot

Recap: Last week was the Myers Fiction Newsletter, so don’t forget to go back and learn more about this month and what I’ve been working on! The last writing post shared covered Understanding the Craft of Writing, where we talked about why we consider writing a craft, what makes up the craft of writing, and …

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