Tag Archives: Hemingway

The Goldilocks Guide to Writing

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Geri Schear

The essential point of writing is to communicate your thoughts to the reader so he sees what you see. That means you have to select the essential details and use precise words to convey them. The way you express those thoughts is your style. Continue reading →

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Symbols and Motifs and Themes. Oh my!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Geri Schear

So theme is the theme of today’s blog. Themes and symbols and all that English Lit 101 stuff. Except English Literature courses are usually designed to enhance the reading experience; to make the student a more discerning bibliophile. Now, don’t get … Continue reading →

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Magic!

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Geri Schear

  What is it that looks like magic, makes people think you’re a proper genius, and elevates your fiction from the humdrum? No, it’s not signing with JK Rowling’s agent — thought that probably wouldn’t hurt — it’s foreshadowing. More … Continue reading →

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Why Exposition Gets a Bad Rap

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Geri Schear

You’ve heard it a million times: show don’t tell. What does that mean? Is it true? And does that mean you should never use exposition? Sometimes – sorry, O great literary oracle – but sometimes you have to ignore perceived … Continue reading →

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It’s Good to be Bad

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Geri Schear

  After weeks of dithering, note-taking, and reading, I finally started work on my new book. I forgot how much fun first drafts can be. There are no rules. You can change characters’ names right in the middle of the … Continue reading →

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