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...
Book Writing Tips: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors
13 minutes
3 months ago
Episode 24: Why Time and Setting Matter
In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in storytelling — time and setting. Whether it’s a bustling city in the present day, a quiet village in the 1800s, or a distant planet centuries in the future, when and where your story takes place shapes everything from your characters’ motivations to the tone and pacing of your plot. We’ll explore how time and setting work together to create atmosphere, reveal character, and ground readers in your story’s world.&nbs...
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...
