Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course, Updated in 2022
November 26, 2022Hello, WFCAT fans, The pooch crew has been hard at work on an update of the Crash Course that started it all! Strap on your helmet. Buckle up! Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course has been updated in 2022. ...
<<Continue Reading...>>mid-day coffee with Cynthea: topic? plot revision
June 23, 2006As promised, here's the new article on revision… http://www.cynthealiu.com/2006/06/23/95/revision-9-1-1-for-novels-plot/ SNOOP SAYS: Revise this: A bunny goes to his salad plate. It's empty. Should he eat the leather sofa? Or finish the destruction of the rug. Hmm…
<<Continue Reading...>>Revision 9-1-1 For Novels: Plot
June 23, 2006Here are the typical things I encounter when I review novels, plot-wise. Story Starts On Page 10. Or 15. or 20. This is when I read the first chapter and go – well, that was a great study on character. Now, ...
<<Continue Reading...>>work, work, work!
June 21, 2006This just in: I have a lot of writing to do this week. I'll try to post a new article on Friday. But I will have to delay a free-tique round to maintain my sanity. Look for a Traffic Cop ...
<<Continue Reading...>>evening coffee with Cynthea: topic? pb revision 9-1-1
June 19, 2006I must run but I just wanted everyone to know a new article is up. http://cynthealiu.com/2006/06/19/92/revision-9-1-1-for-fiction-picture-books
<<Continue Reading...>>Revision 9-1-1 For Fiction: Picture Books
June 19, 2006Here are the common things I notice when I evaluate picture book manuscripts. Tuneless Picture Books In my opinion, a picture book’s structure and rhythm are much like a tune. If I can’t hear your song when I’m reading your manuscript, ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Revision 9-1-1 For Novels: Characters
June 16, 2006Are you ready for some Revision 9-1-1? The only way to fix a problem is to… Recognize you suffer from the condition Identify solutions for recovery Follow-through with the solutions (this would be some sort of revision–either a cut, add, or change) What I’ve ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Revision 9-1-1: How To Spot Common Problems and Fix Them
June 16, 2006Here is where you get to benefit even more from the fruits of my labor. You know all those free-tiques I do? After a while, I notice tendencies among you writers. I’ve seen some of the “issues” enough I’ve given ...
<<Continue Reading...>>top ten highlights from my trip to the caribbean
June 16, 2006MISCELLANEOUS: Top ten highlights from my trip to a Spanish-speaking island in the Caribbean… A vacation is never complete without a visit to the medics (Do you-o have-o crutches-o?). Real orange juice, real ham, and real coffee! (what are they feeding us ...
<<Continue Reading...>>taking off a week for intense relaxation
June 7, 2006I'm closing shop for a week. I need a massive break from the Internet. But do hop around and enjoy the articles. Rest assured, I will return next week with more posts and more C LIU fun.
<<Continue Reading...>>coffee with cynthea: talking animals and free-tiques
June 7, 2006IN OTHER NEWS: Today on Coffee with Cynthea, I discuss talking animals: Snoop's favorite subject. http://www.cynthealiu.com/category/writing-basics/ ***Also, I am closing shop for a week to do some INTENSE relaxation.*** WHICH MEANS: DOORS ARE CLOSED !!!!! A SPECIAL "RESERVED" FREE-TIQUE ROUND IS OPEN AS ...
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