Writing Tips – K. Watkins

Writing Mythical Creatures

Fiction writing lends itself to an endless array of characters, from humans to mythical creatures: borrowed, created, or something in between.

To Outline or Not… Is There a Question?

Every writer creates their own type of outline. Or, sometimes they don’t.

Writing Romance (without Sounding Like a Sap)

Writing romance (without sounding like a sap) doesn’t have to be an exercise in clichés. Learn to avoid this genre’s tired tropes, or at least how to use them to your advantage.

Showing vs. Telling: How to Set the Mood

Showing vs. telling: both are key to establishing mood and tone, and creating an immersive storytelling experience.

Painting Your Fictional Characters in Shades of Grey

Black and white is great for photography. In stories? Not so much. Painting your fictional characters in shades of grey is crucial.

Writing Action Sequences

Writing action sequences (without punching yourself or your audience in the face) is a delicate art.

How to Create and Use Character Backstories

There is no right way to create and use character backstories, but with practice and revisions, you can find the happy medium between too much and not enough.