These last five topics – theme, structure, beginnings/endings, voice, and detail – are closely related. Blend them like an exquisite curry and your travelogue will be as tasty and memorable. [If you missed Part 1 it is here, Part
Tips for Creative Travel Writing: Part 2
In Part 1 I shared some fiction writing techniques – hook, character, point of view, back-story and flashback – to enrich travel writing without being tempted to ‘make it up’. Here are five more: Imagery Bring alive an historic site
Tips for Creative Travel Writing: Part 1
Non-fiction authors lack the freedom of fiction writers to ‘make things up’. We have to show factual truth as best we can discern it. Without such authenticity our reputations are at risk. But avoiding invention does not mean we can’t
5 Essentials for a One-page Synopsis
Capture the heart of your story and make it beat in 300 words. An earlier post gives you 6 Good Reasons to Write a One-page Synopsis, including ways to use it in promotion and marketing. This post gives you
6 Good Reasons to Write a One-page Synopsis
“Writing the synopsis was harder than writing the book!” How often have you heard that, or said it yourself? An even greater challenge is a one-page synopsis, but there are huge benefits to tackling it whether you write fiction, non-fiction,