MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Writing Craft Books on Point of View
By Marissa Dunham // Some of the most transformational edits I have made to novels as an editor happened because of point of view. Point of view is a layering Continue reading
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MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Writing Craft Books on Story Structure, Or Plot
By Marissa Dunham // Today’s book reviews will be on story structure, or plot. Story Structure vs. Plot As I have mentioned before in this series on writing craft book Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Writing Craft Books for Deep Thinkers
By Marissa Dunham // Psychology, philosophy, history, and language are all intermixed within the writing process. Our job as writers is to sift through what works and what doesn’t. I’ve Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: Reviewing Your First Writing Craft Book
By Marissa Dunham // This column reviews books on the craft of writing. The series began in 2020 with books that sparked imagination and sought to answer questions about craft, Continue reading
THE WRITING WORKSHOP: Suspense and How to Build It in Your Stories
By Andrea Lewis // Ask any avid reader what keeps them reading and finishing a book, and the answer is invariably suspense. Whether mystery, horror, romance, comedy, or memoir (yes, Continue reading
THE WRITING WORKSHOP: The Importance of Research for Writers
By Andrea Lewis // When I started writing my memoir, I thought I would write from memory, things that I remembered about meeting my husband and moving to the Continue reading
THE WRITING WORKSHOP: Hooking the Reader From the First Page
By Andrea Lewis // A public speaker has the first 15 seconds of a speech to capture the audience. Would he or she spend those priceless moments on “Hello,” and Continue reading
THE WRITING WORKSHOP: Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block, Or When Writers Need to Take a Break
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re thrilled to introduce Andrea Lewis, the newest member of the O.C. Writers’ Leadership Team. Beginning today, she’ll offer insight and advice on the art and craft of Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King*
By Marissa Dunham // Why does On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King show up on so many recommended reading lists? By the end of this column, Continue reading
MARISSA’S TAKE ON: A Writer’s Book of Days: A Spirited Companion & Lively Muse for the Writing Life, Revised Edition by Judy Reeves
By Marissa Dunham // Today I am going to review a book that’s a little closer to home for SoCal locals. A Writer’s Book of Days: A Spirited Companion & Continue reading