Monthly Archives: November 2012

Set the Scene

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Tim Kane

by Tim Kane Whether you’re writing with abandon or carefully plotting each moment of your novel, setting is crucial to the unfolding action. Your characters can’t simply act out their drama in a white room. Here are some tips to … Continue reading →

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Nail Your Pacing by Manipulating Time

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Tim Kane

by Tim Kane I never understood pacing until I had to teach it to students. For me it was always something I recognized in its absence. When the pacing is bad on a novel, it puts you to sleep. But … Continue reading →

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