In the world of science fiction and fantasy storytelling, achieving a balance between world-building exposition and suspense is crucial. Exposition sets the stage and establishes crucial details, while excessive exposition can disrupt narrative flow. Techniques like showing vs. telling, character interactions, and gradual revelation help authors seamlessly weave world-building into their stories, captivating readers without overwhelming them.
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.
I was supposed to get this Writer’s Journal posted yesterday, but I focused on things that needed attention and one of those was my family. Sometimes writers find themselves so confused with writing that they spare little time for their big why. Last night my why reminded me. What is the Big Why? Every writer …
Updates: Thank you for all my nugs checking in this month! I’ve finally progressed into the 50%-75% section of the Extoria edit. I’m trying something different with chapter and scene outlines to see if it aids my progress. Right now, I slated this section for ten chapters, and I already have one completed. The goal …
Kenneth W. Myers 