Susanne LakinMasterful Character VoiceI love talking about voice in fiction. I veer off from other “experts” in definition about voice. I believe that some people are referring…Jun 18, 2019Jun 18, 2019
Susanne LakinHow to Add Meaningful Subplots to Your NovelMany people are familiar with subplots. They are those side stories that give a novel’s plot depth. A subplot may involve the main…Jun 18, 2019Jun 18, 2019
Susanne Lakin6 Cinematic Techniques You Can Apply to Your Novel Right NowMany of us were raised watching thousands of movies and television shows. The style, technique, and methods used in film and TV are so…Jun 18, 2019Jun 18, 2019
Susanne Lakin3 Essential Elements to Crafting Believable RomanceBoy meets girl. Sparks fly. They fall instantly in love. Voila! Happily ever after.Jun 18, 2019Jun 18, 2019
Susanne LakinAre There Grammar “Rules” for Writing Fiction?When it comes to writing fiction, often there are no definitive rules to certain aspects of structuring sentences. In addition, a writer’s…Jun 18, 2019Jun 18, 2019
Susanne LakinAsk Questions to Find Your StoryI ask a lot of questions in my line of work as a professional manuscript critiquer and copyeditor. Sure, I also give a lot of suggestions…Jun 18, 2019Jun 18, 2019
Susanne LakinQuick Tricks to Help You Tighten Up Your WritingWriters often think about tightening their writing. Just what does that mean? And how is it done? Is there a way that writers can tighten…Jun 18, 20191Jun 18, 20191