I've gone for years thinking that my books were Young Adult in target audience, since my characters were teenagers and I wrote it with my friends' feedback while I was in high school, but recently I realized a solution and a problem. They are actually Middle Grade novels.
Tag: Writing tips
Character Scenarios
Character Scenarios is a really great way to practice character development, defeat writer's block, or simply have fun with your characters. At their core, these are a series of prompts that put characters in a variety of situations, leaving you to figure out how they would react or why they got into it in the first place.
Metaphors and Definitions
Here are two more ways to cut down on lengthy sentences or paragraphs! Avoid using excessive metaphors or using definitions instead of single impactful words.
Filler Words, Filter Words, and General Fluff
Delete the fluff! Cast it into the fire!
Kill Your Darlings – Writing
When we hear the writing advice "kill your darlings," many writers think it means something more literal, like being brave enough to kill a main or beloved character through storytelling. In reality, it means something (mostly) completely different!
N. K. Valek: Author 