Book Writing Tips: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors
Alba Arango
38 episodes
6 days ago
Struggling to decide when to use dialogue and when to rely on narration in your writing? In this episode, I break down dialogue vs. narration and how each tool shapes pacing, character development, and reader engagement. Learn when dialogue brings scenes to life through authentic voices and emotional exchanges—and when strong narration provides clarity, depth, and momentum. I’ll explore common mistakes writers make, such as overloading scenes with exposition or relying too heavily on dialogue...
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Struggling to decide when to use dialogue and when to rely on narration in your writing? In this episode, I break down dialogue vs. narration and how each tool shapes pacing, character development, and reader engagement. Learn when dialogue brings scenes to life through authentic voices and emotional exchanges—and when strong narration provides clarity, depth, and momentum. I’ll explore common mistakes writers make, such as overloading scenes with exposition or relying too heavily on dialogue...
Episode 23: Writing Stronger Characters Through Food – How Food Reveals Personality & Backstory
Book Writing Tips: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors
12 minutes
3 months ago
Episode 23: Writing Stronger Characters Through Food – How Food Reveals Personality & Backstory
In this episode, we explore an often-overlooked storytelling tool: using food for character development. Whether you’re writing fantasy, contemporary fiction, romance, or memoir, the way your characters cook, eat, order takeout, or avoid certain dishes can reveal deep layers of their personality, background, culture, and emotional state. If you’ve ever struggled with flat characters or repetitive dialogue tags, this episode will help you bring your cast to life—one bite at a time. Links from ...
Book Writing Tips: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors
Struggling to decide when to use dialogue and when to rely on narration in your writing? In this episode, I break down dialogue vs. narration and how each tool shapes pacing, character development, and reader engagement. Learn when dialogue brings scenes to life through authentic voices and emotional exchanges—and when strong narration provides clarity, depth, and momentum. I’ll explore common mistakes writers make, such as overloading scenes with exposition or relying too heavily on dialogue...
