A Few Writing Tips

1. Feel it – if you can’t feel auoused or excited by your writing. How can your reader?
2. Rewrite – cut unneed prepositional phrase. “He caressed her shoulder with his hands.” (Is this really needed?)
3. Senses – use taste and smell to add depth to your writing. “The smell of rose reminded him of ….”
4. Quirks – have at least one character with an interesting quirk. “He popped a life-saver into his mouth. The sweet taste of cherry filled her taste buds when their mouths met.” Sprinkle these throughout the book to define your character.
5. Setting – add it a little at a time like you would introduce a new character with faults and quirks.

Tina Gayle
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