In fiction, point of view, or POV, generally refers to the use of first, second, or third person. What is First Person Point of View? If first person, the story is narrated by a character in the story. An example of a sentence written in first person would be, “I Read more…
Choosing which tense to write your novel or short story in can have a significant impact on the way the reader experiences the tale. Each comes with pros and cons. What is Past Tense in Fiction? This is the tense that is by far and away the most commonly used Read more…
Ernest Hemingay is a much loved and revered reporter and writer of short stories, fiction, creative nonfiction and (even some) poems. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954, and his iceberg theory of literature remains prevalent today: only one tenth of what is going on in a story Read more…
This article discusses techniques to help you write a better review of theatre, musical theatre, opera, concerts, ballet, and just about any type of performance. I’ve been reviewing shows professionally for three or four years now, and I hope the tips below are helpful! Reviewing performances is a wonderful Read more…
This article discusses techniques for writing a book review, which can be a daunting task! I’ve been reviewing books professionally for literary journals for a while, and below share some of the lessons I’ve learned and tactics I’ve used. Of course there isn’t just one way to write a book Read more…
This article discusses techniques and tips to help you write better blog posts, with the aim of attracting the most internet traffic possible to your site, creating a supportive and helpful community, and adhering to best practice SEO. Blogging about blogging! It’s only a matter of time before each blogger Read more…