Understanding the distinction between hard and soft story elements is key to shaping your readers' suspension of disbelief. Hard Sci-Fi focuses on scientific accuracy and feasibility through research. Soft Sci-Fi allows more creative freedom, emphasizing imaginative social issues and compelling characters over hard facts.
The article encourages writers to set realistic goals for the new year, focusing on one project at a time. The author emphasizes the need for focus, using personal experiences as an example. Additional advice includes studying other genres and the utilization of various writing techniques. The article also proposes studying "The Martian" by Andy Weir as an example of effective storytelling, and ends with a writing prompt titled "New Beginnings". The author invites interaction through comments and an Instagram page.
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.
The Myers Fiction December 2023 newsletter includes updates on book progress, news about the moving of certain storylines to Kindle Vella, and book recommendations from various genres. The writer has nearly completed 'The Scroll of Stone' and is starting the second draft of 'Please Subscribe'. He offered insights on books he read in 2023, including titles in sci-fi, fantasy, classical, and horror genres. The newsletter concluded with hints about their December posts focusing on point of view in writing.
Your character's actions do more than move the story along, they also develop your character into someone your readers remember. Learn more about using character actions for character development in today's post!
Kenneth W. Myers 