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Give More, Want Less<br>By Frank Ball
What is so interesting about giving is not only that it pays, but that it pays in such unexpected ways.
Novels Written While You Wait<br>By Frank Ball
If you persist, with patience, without panic, your way will become clear. It might happen quickly, or it might take time and lots of pages. But it will come.
Sowing Seeds: Anticipation of Harvest Time<br>By Frank Ball
Our job is first and foremost to write. God’s job is to determine the best time and place for the work to come to fruition.
The Point of Punctuation<br>By Frank Ball
Punctuation marks are the traffic signals of language: they tell us to slow down, notice this, take a detour, and stop.
Cut the Clutter: Avoid Writing Redundancies<br>By Frank Ball
The quickest way to slow down your manuscript is to be redundant. It’s boring, it’s overwriting, and it’s weak.
The Write Perspective<br>By Frank Ball
Deep point of view allows the reader to easily step into the viewpoint character’s shoes, experiencing every action and reaction through the character’s senses.
Pictures in Mind: Paint Vivid Visuals Using Words<br>By Frank Ball
Don’t paint boring word pictures when you could do oh-so-much more than just slap words onto the page without careful thought. — C. S.
The Writer’s Journey: Never Give Up
It’s easy to get sidelined by problems on the creative journey. But you must persist and keep on doing the work you’re called to do.
Rule One: Follow Principles, Not Rules
Understand the reasons behind the rules—and therefore know when they should be ignored. — Bill Walsh The problem with rules is their inability to cover every situation.
The Ticking Time Bomb
The Ticking Time Bomb technique has a profound impact on audience engagement. By introducing a time-sensitive threat, writers can create a sense of urgency and keep…
Finding the Funny: Using Humor to Deepen Your Story
Well-placed comedic relief can make your story richer, your characters more engaging, and your audience more invested.
Cause Before Effect: Writing That Flows Like Real Life
Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect. — Ralph Waldo Emerson The most engaging scenes feel true-to-life, unfolding one moment at a time.